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McGINNESS AND SCOTT

KA MILIKS

AND THEIR BRANCHES,

GENEALOGICAL NOTES.

SAMUEI. W. McGINNESS

MARY R. FORD.

They who care not to know their
ancestors are wanting in natural af-
fection, and regardless of Glial duty.

—A. H. Ward.

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PITTSBURGH:

Press of Murdoch, Kerr & Co., 53 Ninth Street.
1892.

CHILDHOOD.

Pictured in memory's mellowing glass, how sweet
Our infant days, our infant joys to greet ;
To roam in fancy in each cherished scene.
The village churchyard, and the village green.
The woodland walk remote, the greenwood glade.
The mossy seat beneath the hawthorn's shade.
The whitewashed cottage, where the woodbine grew.
And all the favorite haunts our childhood knew !
How sweet, while all the evil shuns the gaze,
To view the unclouded skies of former days.

Beloved age of innocence and smiles.

When each wing'd hour some new delight beguiles.

When the gay heart, to life's sweet day-spring true,

Still finds some insect pleasure to pursue.

Blest Childhood, hail! — Thee simply will I sing,

And from myself the artless picture bring ;

These long-lost scenes to me the past restore.

Each humble friend, each pleasure, now no more.

And ev'ry stump familiar to my sight

Recalls some fond idea of delight.

And oh ! thou Power whose myriad trains resort
To distant scenes, and pictures them to thought.
Whose mirror, held unto the mourner's eye,
Flings to his soul a borrow'd gleam of joy;
Blest Memory, guide, with finger nicely true.
Back to my soul my retrospective view;
Recall with faithful vigor to my mind
Each face familiar, each relation kind;
And all the finer traits of them afford
Whose general outline in my heart is stored.

— Henry Kirke White.

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PREFATORY NOTES.

f N the autumn of the year 1888, during a visit at the

^ I home of my grandfather, the late Samuel W. Mc-

\^ I Ginness, of Allegheny, Pa., I was called upon by

^ him to assist in compiling genealogical notes of his

t: family, both on the paternal and maternal side. As he

^^ i was then the oldest living member of both families — gifted

^ with a remarkable memory, and having a personal knowl-

^ edge of many persons and places herein mentioned — he

^^ was urged by many friends to produce a brief history of

the McGinness and Scott families, for the benefit of those

now living, and for future generations. Impelled by these

V considerations, and having leisure time, as he had then re-

X^ tired from active business, he decided to attempt the work,

^ providing I would assist him with the writing.

We at once embarked in the undertaking, and began
collecting material and records necessary for the work,
engaging in it at such times as Grandpa's health permitted.
As the work progressed, it became evident that the family
connection was more extensive than we had at first antici-
pated, which, had we known in the beginning, would have
made us hesitate to undertake so great a task, as it has
involved an extensive correspondence, necessarily consum-
ing much time and labor.

In the midst of our work we were compelled to lay
it aside, owing to Grandpa's sickness, which, after months
of enfeebled health, finally terminated his life.

" Friend after friend departs.
Who has not lost a friend ? "

4 PREFATORY NOTES.

As Grandpa requested me to finish the work in
which he had taken such great interest, and realizing the
importance of preserving the records of our ancestors — the
place of their birth and the home of their childhood — and
of placing our family records in a permanent form, in
order that they may be preserved for future generations,
I resumed the task some months after his death. Being
deprived of his valuable knowledge, and laboring under
discouragements in seeking trace of many families whose
records had not yet been obtained, I have found it some-
what difficult to complete the work. The materials ac-
cumulated on my hands, and the consequence is, the
record has expanded as the work advanced, until it has
reached a size far beyond what was anticipated. In order
to keep the volume within the limits desired, it has been
necessary to omit many details that might be interesting.

In compiling these notes, no attempt has been made
to eulogize, or give descriptions of the general appear-
ance, or to delineate the character of the persons under
consideration, except in a few cases where notes from the
pen of others were inserted. "Personal knowledge," says
Southey, in his Life of Cowper, "is indeed the greatest of
all advantages for such an undertaking, notwithstanding
the degree of restraint, which must generally be regarded
as one of its conditions." Not having this "personal
knowledge" of the persons herein mentioned, except in
comparatively few cases, and realizing the difficulties
which would arise in seeking to obtain reliable materials
from which to compile such sketches, I have abstained
from essaying a task so great. I am conscious of the
fact that, by omitting this department of biographical
work and presenting only unvarnished statements of the
facts, and dates, the record is less interesting than it
otherwise might have been ; but, in order to avoid undue
partiality, or of hurting the feelings of any, it is best, per-

PREFATORY NOTES. 5

haps, that nothing further has been attempted, for in so
tracing the Hves of persons, we are obliged to tread, oc-
casionally, over very delicate and debatable ground.

It is pleasing to review the lives and actions of those
from whom we derive our immediate descent, and who
have done honor to their family name by their talents and
their virtues. It has been truly said, "The study of
family history elevates and ennobles the nature of man,
and lifts it up to a truer and nobler type. To know noth-
ing of our ancestry, or from whence we came ; to have no
reverence for the precious memories of the past, or an in-
terest in those who are to succeed us in the battle of life,
is to ignore the elements and influences that have made
us what we are, to repudiate the natural instincts and af-
fections of the human heart, and to suppress the aspira-
tions and hopes of a soul that is to course on through
endless cycles of eternity."

A study of the pioneer life of our forefathers could
not fail to be both interesting and instructive to us, who
have, as it were, placed ourselves out of sight of the im-
mediate past, and merged ourselves so deeply in the con-
cerns of the present, as to regard the scenes through
which our ancestors passed as almost a myth.

Let us, however, try to forget the present for a brief
period, and transport ourselves in imagination to the rude
log cabin of our grandfathers. How interesting those
early scenes upon which we look ! Let us pause in the
"hurly burly" of busy life and contemplate them, if not
for the instruction they afford, at least for the diversion
they would give. Our pioneer forefathers had to suffer
many privations, which extended not only to the luxuries
of life, but to its very necessities. The most rigid sim-
plicity was observed in furniture, food 'and dress. Truly,
those were times of stern necessity. Then, too, their
travel from place to place was beset with many trials and

6 PREFATORY NOTES.

dangers, for, in those early days of settlement, wagon roads
where unknown in the " western wilds," much less the
better facilities for travel, with which we are so familiar.

It is greatly to be regretted that incidents and expe-
riences of the pioneer life of our immediate ancestors have
not been preserved, as it would certainly not only be in-
teresting, but profitable to us all, as descendants of the
pioneer forefathers herein mentioned, to be acquainted
with the particulars of their lives ; but when we contem-
plate the trials and dangers through which they passed in
their struggles for existence in a new country, and of the
difficulties which met them on every hand, we need not
wonder that so little time was devoted to writing, and so
little attention paid to the preservation of family records.

Let us, and the future generations, profit by this neg-
lect of those who have long since passed away, and give
special attention to the preservation of important events,
facts and records so that some one, in the future, may be
enabled to "take up the thread, and weave a larger fabric
of more varied colors." When notes and letters from the
pen of those under consideration are accessible, it is a
comparatively easy matter to produce satisfactory bio-
graphical sketches; whereas, in retrospect, much must, of
necessity, be overlooked and much be lost.

Had the work of compiling this family record been
attended to years ago, when the older members of the
family were still living, much valuable and interesting
information, relating to our ancestors, could have been
obtained which is now lost; but such as has been written
is herewith presented, with the hope that, while it may be a
disappointment to expectations, yet it may serve the pur-
pose intended and be appreciated by all herein considered,
and also by future generations of the McGinness and
Scott families.

To those who have roamed the same hills and tra-

PREFATORY NOTES. 7

versed the same valleys in childhood, it will certainly be a
pleasant pastime to review the lives of their former asso-
ciates, and thus recall, with fond delight, the long-lost
scenes of the past, and the old homestead, around which
cluster many pleasant memories.

"As figures in our dreams, how often pass

The scenes of childhood through the busy brain,
Flitting like shadows, o'er the waving grass,
Each but a moment seen retreats again."

The work, although tedious and somewhat arduous,
has been in many respects pleasant and instructive, and I
trust the readers may be both interested and profited by
a perusal of its pages. I ask that it may be viewed, not
with a critic's eye, but with indulgence.

The compilation of the work necessarily involved the
transcribing and arranging of a multiplicity of dates and
names, together with notes from the numerous letters sent
me, and, notwithstanding the fact that I have endeavored
to be accurate, undoubtedly some errors will be detected
by interested persons. Should any errors be discovered,
they should be corrected at once, and all omissions sup-
plied.

It will be observed that the one form of writing the
name "McGinness" has been adhered to throughout this
work, as it was claimed by my grandfather to be the one
adopted by this branch of the family, generally; however,
some of the families herein considered write the name
McGinnis, and others Maginess. The different ways of
spelling it were brought about largely by the fancy of
members of different branches of the original family. The
proper spelling of the name, according to eminent Irish
historians, is Magennis, which is explained in the pages
following.

I feel that I owe some apology to those interested for
the delay in presenting this work to them. Various

8 PREFATORY NOTES.

duties, from which I could not well escape, have occupied
or broken in upon my time to such a degree that I have
been enabled to devote only a portion of it to the task,
which partly accounts for the regretted delay in complet-
ing it. The families herein considered are greatly scat-
tered, many in the far West, and much time was neces-
sarily consumed in tracing some of them and in ob-
taining desired information. With but few exceptions,
those to whom I have written soliciting information have
gladly responded, though in some cases the answers were
so long delayed as to greatly retard the work of compila-
tion. In some instances no answers were received, which
will account for the broken links in the genealogical chain,
and the blanks in some family records.

Some of the members of the families considered have
rendered valuable assistance by furnishing information of
others, which, perhaps, could not otherwise have been
obtained, and I take the present opportunity to thank
all who have in any manner assisted in the work.

I desire especially to acknowledge indebtedness to
John F. Meginness, Esq., of WilHamsport, Pa., — author
of "Biography of Frances Slocum," "Origin and History
of the Magennis Family," etc. — for very valuable assist-
ance. The notes on the early history of the Magennis
family and origin of the name, as found in the following
pages, were furnished by him, he having gathered the same
for insertion m his recent publication, " History of the
Magennis Family," and kindly permitted me to re-pro-
duce them here. His work is an exceedingly interesting
and valuable compilation of genealogical notes of his
branch of the family and of others of the name, and is not
only interesting to every one bearing the name, but to the
general reader, as it contains many historical facts of a
most interesting nature.

In the preface of his valuable book, Mr. Meginness

PREFATORY NOTES. 9

says: "The date of the origin of the clan of Magennis
runs so far back that it has almost become obscured by
the haze of antiquity. Long before the Christian era,
eight sons of King Milesius, of Spain, raised a fleet and
sailed for Ireland for the purpose of conquest. When
about to land a storm arose and dispersed the fleet. Five
of the eight brothers were drowned. The saved — Heber,
Heremon, Amergin and Heber Don, son of Ir, (one of the
brothers lost,) effected a landing, met the natives in battle,
routed them, seized the country and founded a colony.
Heber and Heremon divided the territory between them.
The third brother became their arch priest. In the course
of time quarrels arose between them and Heber was slain.
Amergin then claimed a share in the conquest, when more
trouble arose and he was killed in battle. Thus Heremon
became sole monarch. He then made another division of
the land amongst his friends. The northern part of Ire-
land, now Ulster, he gave to his nephew, Heber Don, Ir's
only son. From Ir, therefore, all the provincial kings of
Ulster, and all the ancient nobility derive their pedigrees.
The Magennis family had its origin in the Irian line, but
it was not until the eleventh century that surnames were
adopted and the name began to undergo changes in spell-
ing. All, therefore, bearing the name, no matter how it
is spelled, descended from the same stock and are of Mile-
sian origin.

" The clan, while in its original condition, was fierce
and warlike, and engaged in many bloody conflicts. The
meaning of the name in its original orthography, "great
strength," indicates that the members of the family were
physically strong and powerful.

"An examination of the early Irish annals, as found
recorded in that great work entitled. The Four Masters,
which brings the history down to 1616, shows that the
original seat of the family was in what is now known as

10 PREFATORY NOTES.

County Down, There they lived, multiplied and flour-
ished for hundreds of years; there they often engaged in
bloody conflicts with the clan O'Neill; there the Lords of
Iveah came into existence and held sway until the rapa-
cious English invaded Ireland, upturned society, confis-
cated estates, devastated the land by fire and sword,
crushed the hearts of the people and caused their sons and
daughters to seek homes in foreign lands.

" All the professions, with but few exceptions, are
represented by those bearing the name, conspicuous among
them being law, medicine, theology, education, journalism,
history and literature. Many have attained to high dis-
tinction in civil and military pursuits, and reflected credit
and honor upon their names. The record is a proud one,
and no descendant in the Irian line need be ashamed of
his ancestry."

Not having succeeded in gaining access to books
bearing on the early history of the family, Mr. Meginness'
timely assistance saved me much research, and rendered
the work better deserving of favor than it otherwise might
have been. Trusting that it may prove satisfactory to all
concerned, it is submitted to their considerate judgment.

Mary R. Ford.

Green Tree, Pa., i8g2.

(J^e-r^/ /-^W^/ fif:rii-U- ;"

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THE FAMILY OF MAGENNIS.

ITS ORIGIN AND HISTORY.

THE following extracts were taken from the recent
publication of John F. Meginness, as mentioned in
the preface of this work.

"The family of Magennis is one of the oldest in Ire-
land, yet comparatively little of its history is known in
America. There is a full record of the family in Ireland
down to the time of the English invasion in 1600. After
that time, on account of the destruction of records, there
is a break which can only be supplied by tradition for
nearly a hundred years.

"Those bearing the name in its various forms of
spelling — although they have all descended from the same
parent stem — are very numerous in the United States to-
day, the greatest number, perhaps, being found in Penn-
sylvania, Philadelphia, it seems, was the point to which
the early immigrants directed their steps, and from there
they gradually spread to the interior and western part of
the state, as well as to other states.

"To Hon. Edmund Francis Dunne belongs the credit
of making the first publication relating to the history of
the family in this country. It is a pamphlet of only
seventeen pages, however, and is composed of extracts
from the Four Masters and other works on Irish history ;
but, small as it is, it is an exceedingly valuable compila-
tion, and shows, in brief, the wonderful history of a family
whose origin dates so far back that it becomes lost in the

12 THE McGINNESS FAMILY.

misty past. In order to place the historical extracts in
more permanent form for the benefit of whoever may be
interested, they are, by his permission, reproduced here,
together with many others bearing on the history of the
family.

" Irish scholars inform us that the ancient orthogra-
phy of the name Magennis is Mag AengJnisa. O'Hart,
in his great work on Irish Pedigrees, states that in olden
times in Ireland society consisted of an aggregation of
tribes or clans, and family names, as we use them, were
unknown until the eleventh century. Individual members
of the tribe, therefore, were designated by a name indica-
tive of some distinguishing personal peculiarity. The
word Aongiis or Aeneas^ derived from ao7i, excellent, and
gus, strength, is the root of Guinness, MacGuinness,
Innes, Ennis, etc.* Cionog, (or Cionga,) brother of Ros,
who is No. 63 on the 'O'Farrel' pedigree, was the ^Vl-
cestor of Mac Ao?ig-/iuts, (oneeth,) which has been angli-
cised into the various forms of the name we find to-day. t

"According to MoUoy's Irish Grammar, page 7,
Dublin edition, 1867, in the Irish writing of the word
there is no k after g; but the g- has a dot over it, and
when g- or d are dotted and occur in the middle or at the
end of a word they are silent, but have the effect of
lengthening the preceding vowel. By usage, k is inserted
in English after an Irish dotted letter to denote the dot.
The word Aengktisa is, therefore, pronounced in Irish,
Aen-us-a, with the accent on the first syllable. In time,
for euphony, says Molloy, page 12, the final a was
dropped, and the word became Aen-us, anglicised to
Ennis or Innes.

"The word Mag is Irish for son. It is generally
anglicised mac, but sometimes, as wi^h this name, it is

»0'Hart's Irish Pedigrees, p. 35, Dublin edition, i88i.
tibid, p. 156.

THE McGINNESS FAMILY. 13

preserved in both forms. It appears in Irish also as mac.
The son of Ennis, therefore, by the use of this prefix, be-
came Mag Ennis, or he wrote it Mac-Ennis, if he chose,
and thus this name, in the course of a thousand years,
has been recorded by different writers as Magennis,
Maginnis, Mac Ennis and Mac Innes. By a strange freak
some writers have preserved both the c and the g termina-
tion of mac and mag by writing it McGennis, McGinness,
while others have it McGuinness and M'Guinness, and
some write it Guinness, dropping the m altogether. The
last transformation is to write it Meginness, which was
evidently brought about by substituting e for c, although
it does not clearly appear why it is done. But there is
no end to the change in names, as well as everything else
in nature.

"As mac signifies son, iia signifies a grandson, and
by an extension of meaning, any descendent ; but it is
from this the anglicised O' comes for the same purpose.
Ui is the nominative plural of ua, (Latinized and angli-
cised hui or hy,) and is applied to a tribe or family as O'
is to an individual.* From the foregoing the reader will
clearly understand' the meaning of Mac and O' when ap-
plied to Irish names — simply son and grandson.

"There was but one original Magennis family in
Ireland ; therefore, all who bear the name in any of its
modifications in Europe, America, or Australia, undoubt-
edly derive their descent from the same parent stem.

"All well-versed writers inform us that the Irish peo-
ple have the most ancient records in their own language
of any people in Europe. Full details are preserved of
events as far back as six hundred or seven hundred years
before Christ, and the genealogy of the different noble
families is accurately preserved as far back as 450 B. C,
and of these families, that of Magennis is one of the most

*Joyce, Irish Names, p. 117, edition 1871.

14 THE McGINNESS FAMILY.

distinguished.* It is not often that a private individual
of the present day can find his name mentioned in the
standard works of the history of his country, but it is
hardly possible to find a history of Ireland in which the
name of Magennis is not repeatedly mentioned as promi-
nent in the stirring scenes therein described.

"A few extracts relating to members of the family
will show the part they bore in those early days of Irish
history. About 450 B. C, according to the chronology
of the 'Fair of Carmen,' Milesius was a king in the ex-
treme northern part of Spain. In that year eight sons of
Milesius, with a fleet of 160 vessels, set out from what is
now Corunna, on the north coast of Spain, and con-
quered Ireland. Five of the sons were drowned in effect-
ing a landing, Heber, Heremon and Amergin surviving.
Heber took Munster, Heremon had Leinster and Con-
naught, and to Eimh-Ir, (son of the brother, Ir,) was as-
signed the part now known as Ulster, anciently known as
Ultonia. The Ultonians were kings of Ulster for upwards
of seven hundred years, and occasionally one of the line
attained supreme power over the whole island. About
151 B. C. one of these Ultonians, named Rory, became
monarch of Ireland. t

"The Irish way of writing his name is Rtighridd-ht,
that is as shown by the Jl with the g and d dotted, hence
silent. Now, a final e is also silent when immediately
preceded by a dotted d or gX Hence, of the word
Riighriiid there remains for pronunciation only Rii-rtn,
(accent on the first,) anglicised Rury, and now Rory.§
His descendants are known as the Clan-na Rory, clan
meaning offspring. The Magennis family became the

*Judge Dunne s sketch of the Magennis family, p. 2.
tKeating's History ot Ireland, O'Connor's translation, p. 195.
tSee Molloy's Irish Grammar, p. 10.
§Judge Dunne's Pamphlet, p. 2.

THE McGINNESS FAMILY. 16

leading family of the descendants of Rory, and hence
head of the clan.

"In the year 322, A. D., according to Judge Dunne's
compilation, a combination was made against the Clan-na
Rory, the head of which was then king of Ulster, by the
monarch of Ireland and the three Heremonian princes,
known as the ' Three Collas,' — the monarch furnishing
the army and the Three Collas commanding it. The
Ultonians were attacked, and, after a seven days battle,
defeated, their palace of Emania burned, and the Clan-na
Rory driven back to the extreme northeastern part of
Ulster — to the counties of Down and Antrim, where they
made a stand, maintained their independence, and organ-
ized there the new Kingdom of Ulidia, called, sometimes,
Dal-Aradia.

" The descent from King Rughruidhe, or Rory, is
given by Irish antiquarians in the following order: Rory
to Conall Cearnach — the great warrior — to Tiprait Tireach
— thirtieth king of Ulster — to Fiacha Araidhe, thirty-sev-
enth king of Ulster — to Conall, whose brother, Saraan^
was the last Ultonian king of Ulster, having been driven
into Ulidia by the Three Collas, A. D. 332. The descent
continues to Aenghusa, 12th in descent from Conall, and
from this Aenghusa comes the family name of Magennis,
in the manner before stated.*

"As family names were not introduced until the elev-
enth century — over eight hundred years ago — and the
annals are as yet indexed only by family names, it would
be a great task to trace the notices of the clan prior to
the eleventh century. From that time down it is com-
paratively easy.

"The Magennis family had its armorial bearings also.
The late Eugene O'Curry, Professor of Irish History and
Archaeology in the Catholic University of Dublin, was

♦See O'Hart's Irish Pedigrees, pp. 35, 156, 157, Dublin edition, 1881.

16 THE McGINNESS FAMILY.

regarded as the greatest among Irish antiquarians. He
published two series of lectures; the first in i86i, entitled
• Manuscript Materials for Irish History;' the second in
1873, entitled 'Manners and Customs of the Ancient
Irish.' In the latter series he recounts an important dis-
cussion as to the right of the Magennis family to bear the
'Red Hand of Ulster,' thus: 'About the year 1680 a con-
troversy sprang up among some of the bards of Ulster as to
what race, by ancient right, the armorial bearing of Ulster,
the "Red Hand," belonged. Some person named Carmac
said or wrote something, which I have never seen, to the
effect that the "Red Hand" belonged by right to the
Clan O'Neill, but he was called to account for so saying
by Diarmait, the son of Laoighseal. Mac au Bhaird (called
in English Louis Ward) wrote a poem of seventeen quat-
rains, in which he adduces many historical reasons to
prove that the Red Hand of Ulster belonged, by right, to
the Ulidians of Rudrician or Irian race, of whom Mac
Enis, (or Magennis,) of the County Down, was the chief."
This poem* begins:

" 'O Cormac! remember what is right;
Take not from the Irian blood its honor.
Justice is the best argument.
The race is not now in bountiful affluence.'

"It seems from a subsequent reference to this subject
by O'Curry, that the author of this poem was, himself, of
the Clan O'Neill, and that he felt bound to acknowledge
the justice of the claim of the Magennis family.

"Judge Dunne thinks there is much reason to believe
that the ' Red Hand ' should belong to the family of
Magennis rather than that of O'Neill. It is always spoken
of as the ' Red Hand of Ulster.' The family of Magen-
nis, he continues, represents the old Ultonians, the orig-
inal Ulster kings, of the time of Ir, whereas the O'Neills

*0'Curry, Ancient Irish, Vol. Ill, p. 265.

THE McGINNESS FAMILY. 17

are from the south, of the line of Heremon, and
came into power in the north at a comparatively recent
date, about one hundred years after the Three Collas had
burned Emania, and driven the Ultonians into Ulidia, or
about 432 A. D.

" There is not in all Europe, continues this same
writer, an armorial bearing of more distinction, or about
which there has been more discussion, than that of the

* Red Hand,' and as matters now stand, the family of
Magennis seems to have the best of it, and they are not
slow in asserting their rights in the matter. Richard
Magennis, Esq.,* of Warrington, County Down, emblazons
the hand in his coat of arms, and so probably will all other
members of the family who desire to preserve the remem-
brance of its ancient dignity and high standing in ages of n
long ago.

** Another view of the question, though, is that the

* Red Hand ' was part of the royal arms of Ulster,t pass-
ing with the sovereignty, and therefore rightly borne by
the O'Neills after they became kings of that country.
However this argument may be reconciled with the his-
tory of heraldry, the O'Neills have carried this blazon over
too many fields of victory, and have their possession of it
too firmly planted in the poetry of Ireland to ever be
deprived of it. The most the O'Briens or Magennises
can now expect is a recognition of their ancient exclusive
and present joint right to the use of it.

"Judge Dunne calls attention to the variation in the
orthography of Irish names, and says that a word of
explanation may not be out of place. The Irish language
is radically different from the English, and it is impossible
to represent all Irish sounds by English letters. In angli-
cising Irish names uniformity could have been secured

*Burke's Heraldic History, Vol. II, p. 871.

tjudge Dunne's Notes on the Magennis Family, p. 11.

18 THE McGINNESS FAMILY.

only by the existence, in Ireland, of some standard
authority acceptable to Irish families. During the time
the change was taking place the English laws not only
permitted no institution of that kind, but it involved a
penal offense for the native Irish to know how to read or
write at all.* Naturally there was no concert of action in
anglicising the names, and many variations occurred. It is
only within the last few years that Irish scholars have taken
the matter in hand and shown the correct Irish form of
different names. As soon as that is once definitely estab-
lished, the general tendency will be to conform to that
spelling as fast as the change can conveniently be made.
The true English form of this name, as settled by O' Don-
ovan, is Magennis.

"The Magennis family, it has been clearly shown, is
not only one of the oldest, but one of the most illustrious
in the world, and its members should take pride in keep-
ing up its history. There are very few families that can
trace their ancestry back for a thousand years; or whose
ancestors have passed through more vicissitudes and trials,
endured greater hardships to maintain their status, or who
have maintained their individuality in a higher degree
through the centuries than the family now under consid-
eration. It has shown a long line of Lords, Earls and
representative men; has furnished scores of members who
have taken high rank as professional men, divines and
educators, and men whose valor and prowess have been
shown on many ensanguined fields."

♦Mitchell's History of Ireland, p. 39, Glasgow edition, 1869.

GREAT-GREAT-GRANDFATHER.

WILLIAM McGINNESS, the head of the immediate
family in America, with which this genealogy has
to deal, was the eldest son of a family of five or
six children. He was born in County Down, Ireland, in
the latter half of the eighteenth century. The exact date
of his birth has not been ascertained, but evidently 'it was
sometime between 1750 and 1760.

He was married, about the year 1780, in County
Down, to Martha Wilson, a Scotch woman. Their de-
scendants, who are of Scotch-Irish origin, may be found
in many States of the Union, and many of them have
figured prominently in military, political, commercial and
professional life.

Shortly after the birth of their eldest son, James, Mr.
McGinness emigrated to America, and was located, for a
time, in Lancaster county. Pa., where many of the early
immigrants settled. He appears to have come to this
countiy about the year 1782, but the precise date cannot
be stated with certainty. His wife, with her infant son,
sailed several months later, and, after a perilous voyage
of three months, landed in Philadelphia, where she was
met by her husband.

They first settled at Carlisle, Cumberland county, Pa.,
where a relative, who had probably immigrated some
time before, was then located. Here they remained a few
years, after which they removed to Staunton, in what is
now Augusta county, Va., where they continued to re-
side a number of years ; but, on account of slavery exist-

20 THE McGINNESS FAMILY.

ing there, and being bitterly opposed to it, they removed
from Virginia, shortly after the year 1796, to what is now
Findlay township, Allegheny county. Pa., and settled
near Cavett's Mills. From there they removed to what
is now Shenango township, Crawford county, Pa., shortly
before the formation of that county, in 1800, where they
purchased a farm of 200 acres, about fourteen miles west
of Meadville, in the valley of the Shenango, on which
they permanently located, and here continued to reside
during the remainder of their lives, being engaged in
farming.

Mr. McGinness was identified with the Seceder church
of Crawford county. But few details of his life have come
down to us, which is greatly to be regretted, as incidents
connected with his pioneer life could not fail to be both
interesting and instructive.

The date of his death has not been ascertained, but
it must have been previous to the year 1 8 1 7, as the fol-
lowing will show :

A deed recorded in Crawford county. Pa., conveying
200 acres of land in Shenango township, said county, to
James McGinness and Adam Stewart, administrators of
the estate of William McGinness, deceased, in trust, and
for the use of the heirs of said William McGinness, is
dated Jan. 10, 1817, and acknowledged before Thomas
Atkinson, a "Justice of the Peace" of Crawford county.
Consideration, $100. Witnesses: J. A. Blossom and
Thomas Atkinson. Signed by William Griffith, of Bur-
lington, New Jersey, and John B. Wallace, of Philadel-
phia, Pa. Attorney, Harm Jan Huidekoper.

This property was afterwards conveyed to Robert
Cotton, of Crawford county. Pa., by deed bearing date
June 16, 1817. Consideration, $582. Witnesses: John
Phillips and Michael Law. Signed by James McGinness
and Mary his wife ; John McGinness and Margaret his

THE McGINNESS FAMILY. 21

wife ; William McGinness and Elizabeth his wife. Ac-
knowledged before A. McCurdy, a "Justice of the Peace"
for Allegheny county, Pa.

This homestead farm is now owned by Mr. Hugh
Blair, who, at present writing, resides on it.

Mr. and Mrs. McGinness died on their farm in Craw-
ford county, and were buried in the neighboring grave-
yard. Five children were born to them, viz., James, John,
Martha, Elizabeth and William. They all grew to ma-
turity, married and had families. A separate sketch is
given of each.

FAMILY OF JAMES McGINNESS,

OF ALLEGHENY COUNTY, PA.

JAMES McGINNESS, the eldest son of William Mc-
Ginness, Sr., was born in the year 1781, in County-
Down, Ireland, and was but a child when he was
brought from his native country to America.

He spent his youthful days, mostly, at Carlisle, Cum-
berland county. Pa., and at Staunton, Va., removing with
his parents to Allegheny county, Pa., and thence to what
is now Crawford county. Pa., in the latter part of the
eighteenth century. He received such educational ad-
vantages as the schools of those days afforded.

In the early part of the present century, he returned
to Allegheny county. Pa., and was located, for a time, at
Cavett's Mills. He followed farming, and was also en-
gaged, at times, in making mould-board plows, sleds,
harrows, and all kinds of farming implements, being quite
skilled at that work, but not having learned the trade.

About the year 1806 or 1807, he went to Robinson
township, Allegheny county, Pa., to erect a large horse-
power mill on the farm of Samuel Scott, Sr. While here,
young James formed an attachment for Mary, the third
daughter of Samuel Scott, to whom he was united in
marriage July 16, 1807. This determines the relationship
between the McGinness and Scott families.

The young couple remained at the home of Samuel
Scott until May 4, 1809, when they removed to Cavett's
Mills, Findlay township, Allegheny county. Pa., and here
lived in true pioneer style, in a little log cabin, 8x10 feet,

THE McGINNESS FAMILY. 23

without window, chimney or floor, until a new house,
which was being built by a Mr. Cruiks, was ready for
occupancy.

In the spring of 1814, they returned to Robinson
township, where they rented the "Joseph Logan farm,"
adjoining the Scott farm. Here James McGinness died
of typhus fever, July 8, 18 17, at the age of 36 years. He
was buried in Union graveyard, Robinson township, his
grave being marked by a plain tablet, suitably inscribed.
He followed in the footsteps of his father in religious
views, being identified with the Seceder church at the
time of his death.

Mrs. McGinness married, as her second husband,
Joseph Logan, of Robinson township, Allegheny county.
Pa., April 14, 1823.* She died March 30, 1849, and was
buried in Union graveyard.

James and Mary (Scott) McGinness had five children
born to them, viz., Samuel W., William, John, James and
Elizabeth.

si^eitch: isio. 1.

Samuel Wilson McGiNNESS,t the eldest son of
James and Mary (Scott) McGinness, was born May 4,
1809, in a little log cabin at Cavett's Mills, Findlay
township, Allegheny county. Pa., and here spent five
years of his early life.

In the spring of 18 14 his parents removed to the
"Logan farm" in Robinson township. When old enongh
he attended school in a little log school-house near where
Union church now stands. After the death of his father,
he removed with his mother and family to the Scott
homestead, same township, and here remained a few

♦See sketch of Mary Scott in " Scott Family."

tThe name Samuel was given to him in honor of his maternal grandfather, Samuel
Scott, Sr., and his middle name, Wilson, in honor of both his paternal and maternal
grandmothers, whose names were, respedlively, Martha Wilson and Elizabeth Wilson.

24 THE McGINNESS FAMILY.

months. On Christmas day, 1817, he went with his
uncle, David George, to "Cherry Valley," Washington
county, Pa., where he attended school until the spring of
1 8 19, when he returned to Robinson township. Shortly
after, in June, 18 19, he went to live with his uncle,
William Scott, near Cadiz, Ohio, traveling on horseback
with his uncle to that place. Here he attended school
several months, and returned home the following winter,
remaining until the spring of 1820, when he returned to
his uncle's, who, in the meantime, had moved from Cadiz
to Brooke (now Hancock) county, West Virginia. He
remained in Brooke county, attending school, about a
year.

Being bereft, at the early age of eight years, of the
care and guidance of a father, his welfare, early in life, be-
came one of dependence upon his own efforts. At the
age of thirteen years, in the year 1822, he came to Pitts-
burgh to learn the trade of a cabinet-maker, with a Mr.
Liggett. Being dissatisfied with the work, he remained
but a short time, and, in the spring of 1823, returned to
his uncle's in West Virginia. About this time his mother
was married to Joseph Logan, and with him removed to
his farm adjoining that of her father. Late in the autumn
of 1823, Samuel returned home, and the following spring
commenced farming for his step-father, at which work he
continued until Dec. 24, 1824, when he went to Burgetts-
town. Pa., intending to learn his chosen trade — that of a
cabinet-maker — with Ebenezer Boice. He was to serve
an apprenticeship of five years, but, in the meantime, in
June, 1829, Mr. Boice quit the business, and Samuel re-
turned to his home in Robinson township.

In August, 1829, he walked to the home of his
uncle, William Scott, in West Virginia — a distance of
thirty-three miles — making the journey in two days.

THE McGINNESS FAMILY. 25

From there he went with his uncle to Mansfield, Richland
county, Ohio, and with him worked out the road-tax due
on the lands of his mother, his aunt, Nancy George, and
his uncle, William Scott. In September, having com-
pleted the work, they returned to West Virginia, and,
after resting a few days, Samuel returned home on foot,
making the thirty-three miles in one day. In the autumn
of 1829 he commenced to build a hewed-log house on
the farm of James Ross, in Robinson township, and while
thus engaged boarded with Mr. Ross. Here he first saw
Mary Forgey, who came to the house on an errand, and
who afterwards became his wife. When this house was
completed, he was engaged to build a house for William
Forgey, (afterwards his father-in-law,) on the Forgey farm
near Campbell's run.

At a communion service, held at Union A. R. church
in the autumn of 1830, conducted by Rev. Alexander
McCahan, D. D., of Canonsburg, Pa., (the congrega-
tion at that time being without a pastor,) Samuel McGin-
ness, with thirteen others, united with that church.

Mr. McGinness was married Nov. 8, 1831, to Mary
Forgey, who was born April 28, 181 3, and was the eldest
daughter of William and Rebecca (Thornburg) Forgey.
The ceremony was performed by Rev. John Dickey, then
pastor of St. Clair. A. R. church, at the residence of Will-
iam Forgey, in Robinson township. They remained on
the Forgey farm until the autumn of 1832, when they re-
moved to the "Stewart" stone house at Campbell's Run,
which was then owned by Samuel Glass, and was very
much out of repair. Mr. McGinness was engaged to re-
model it. After it was finished he assisted in the con-
struction of the first brick building used by Union con-
gregation. It was afterwards blown down, in 1855.

In the spring of 1835, Mr. McGinness, having pur-
chased twenty acres of the Scott farm in Robinson

26 THE McGINNESS FAMILY.

township, erected on this property a frame house, and,
with his family, moved into it before its completion. Here
they remained until April, 1837, when they removed to
Allegheny City, and located first on Lacock street, remov-
ing thence, in October of the same year, to East Lane,
where they remained until April, 1838, when they re-
moved to Ohio street — Mr. McGinness continuing at car-
penter work. About this time he sold his property in
Robinson township to Rev. John Ekin. In December,
1838, he went with his uncle, John Thornburg, to Natch-
ez, Miss., where he worked at his trade, receiving ample
pay, until June, 1839, when he returned home.

In November, 1840, Mr. McGinness and family re-
moved to No. 7 Knoll street, Allegheny, which property
he had purchased shortly before. Here his wife, Mary,
died Jan. 7, 1848, in the thirty-fifth year of her age, and
was buried in the burying ground belonging to the First
A. R. church, Pittsburgh, and was afterwards reinterred
in the family lot in Uniondale cemetery, Allegheny, Pa.
Shortly after the death of his wife, in June, 1848, Mr. Mc-
Ginness, with his two daughters and housekeeper, removed
to the Logan farm, to take care of his mother and step-
father. The latter part of the same month his step-father,
Joseph Logan, died ; and in the spring of 1849 his mother
died. After harvest of the latter year Mr. McGinness sold
the farm which had been willed to him by his step-father,
to William Hall, and returned to Allegheny, residing on
Boyle street until April, 1850, when he returned to No. 7
Knoll street, where he continued to reside during the re-
mainder of his life.

In the autumn of 1849 he formed a business partner-
ship with Mr. James McKirdy, under the firm name of
" McKirdy & McGinness, contractors and builders." Af-
ter continuing in this business for a number of years, he,
with the same partner, embarked in the lumber business.

THE McGINNESS FAMILY. 27

which was continued, to the interest of both parties, until
the partnership was dissolved in the year 1884, and he re-
tired from active business.

On Nov. 7th, 1850, Mr, McGinness married, as his
second wife, Miss Sarah Armstrong, daughter of William
and Sarah (Robinson) Armstrong, who was born Oct. 10,
1 809, near Faughenvale, about eight miles from London-
derry, County Derry, Ireland, and came with her brothers
and sisters to America in August, 1837. The ceremony
was performed at the bride's home, No. 1 1 1 James street,
Allegheny, by Rev. John F. McLaren, D. D., who was
then pastor of the First Associate Reformed church, Pitts-
burgh, of which church Miss Armstrong was a member.

Mr. McGinness transferred his membership from Un-
ion A. R. church to the First Associate Reformed (now
Second U. P.) church, Pittsburgh, about the year 1837,
during the pastorate of Rev. Jos. R. Kerr. In 1850 he
again transferred to the First A. R. Church, of Allegheny,
of which Dr. John T. Pressly was then pastor, and Aug.
9, 1854, was elected ruling elder in that congregation.
He remained in this connection until the call came to cease
earthly duties and enter into the enjoyment of greater
privileges. In answer to that summons he passed peace-
fully away Nov. 5, 1890, in the eighty-second year of his
age. His remains were interred in the family lot in Un-
iondale cemetery, where a granite tablet, suitably in-
scribed, marks his last resting place. His death resulted
irom "heart failure." His widow, now in her eighty-third
year, survives him, and resides at the old homestead, No.
7 Knoll street, Allegheny, Pa.

The following expression from the pen of his pastor.
Rev. W. J. Robinson, D. D., is a worthy tribute to his
memory :

" Mr. McGinness was a Christian, and his religion en-
tered into his whole life. He was not a saint in the

28 THE McGINNESS FAMILY.

church, and a mere worldling in the world. In his busi-
ness life his Christian principles were as manifest as in
his church life. In his business habits he was prompt,
punctual, diligent, systematic, scrupulously honest and
thoroughly reliable. 'Owe no man anything, but to love
one another,' was a precept governing his business life.
In his home life he was a kind, loving, considerate hus-
band and father ; hospitable and cordial in his welcome
to friends and strangers to his fireside ; and as the head
of the house he was faithful in maintaining the ordinances
of family religion and family worship. ' His children rise
up and call him blessed.'

"Of the church he was a faithful and consistent
member, diligent in attendance on ordinances, cordial and
sympathetic in his intercourse with the brethren, always
ready to bear a helping hand in the enterprises of the
church, and commending to the world, by his life, the
profession which he made.

"As a ruling elder he was zealous for the glory of
God and the welfare of the church. He accepted the
responsibilities of his office. He endeavored fully to dis-
charge its duties. He often lamented his inability to do
better service. He took a lively interest in everything
that concerned the work, the welfare, the peace and pros-
perity of the church. He was rarely absent from meet-
ings of session. He never attempted to shirk a painful
duty. He was often at the bedside of the sick, and was
a welcome visitor in the homes of the members of the
congregation. While health permitted, he carefully
looked after the families in his district.

"For nearly two years before his death he was al-
most entirely confined to his home by the disease which
finally carried him off. Much of the latter part of this
time he was confined to his bed. From the nature of his
disease he was oftentimes in great suffering. But he bore

THE McGINNESS FAMILY. 29

it all with patience and cheerful submission. ' It is all
right,' was his oft-repeated expression. He had commit-
ted himself long before to his covenant-keeping God, and
he had no fear. His faith was strong. His hope was an
anchor to his soul. He was ready when the Master
called. He fell peacefully asleep in Jesus. ' There remain-
eth, therefore, a rest for the people of God.' W. J. R."

The following action was taken by the session of the
the First United Presbyterian church of Allegheny, with
reference to his death.

" In the death of Mr. Samuel W. McGinness, who
entered into his rest Nov. 5, 1890, this congregation has
lost one of its consistent members and faithful overseers.
It is fitting that we pay a tribute to his memory and re-
cord our appreciation of his Christian character and of-
ficial faithfulness. For a period of about forty years Mr.
McGinness was a member of the congregation, and for
thirty-six years he served it officially in the office of the
ruling eldership. In all these years he approved himself
an earnest follower of the Master, and a devoted and con-
scientious ruler in the house of God. Among the people
of God he was recognized as a humble and consistent
exemplar of the truth. He endeavored to walk in wis-
dom toward them who are without. In the exercise of
his office he was diligent in the discharge of his duties ;
watchful for the interests of the truth, and for the welfare
of souls ; considerate in his judgments of life and con-
duct ; wise in his counsels ; firm and decided in his con-
victions of duty, and yet ready to yield his opinions and
preferences to the judgment of his brethren. In his in-
tercourse with men, and especially with the members of
the session, he was uniformly kind, courteous and cordial.
By his entire walk and conversation, through a long life of
Christian usefulness 'he obtained witness that he was

30 THE McGINNESS FAMILY.

righteous,' both in the community in which he lived, and
in the church of which he was a member.

"We extend to the bereaved widow and family the
assurance of our sincere sympathy in their affliction, and
commend them to him who is the Father of mercies and
the God of all consolation.

"^By Order of the Session."

Samuel and Mary (Forgey) McGinness had six chil-
dren, three of whom — James, Mary and Margaret — grew
to maturity, and three died in infancy. By his second
wife, Sarah Armstrong, he had one son, Joseph Wilson.

I. James McGinness, the eldest son, was born
Feb. lo, 1833, in Robinson township, Allegheny county.
Pa., and was four years of age when his parents removed
to Allegheny, Pa., where his childhood and youth were
passed. He attended school in the Third ward, Alle-
gheny, one of his teachers being Campbell B. Herron,
now a member of the firm of " Spang, Chalfant & Co.,
Iron and Steel Manufacturers," Allegheny City.

When about fourteen years of age he was employed
by James Gosling, a dry goods merchant on Market
street, Pittsburgh, and continued in his employ until 185 i,
when he went with his uncle, William Brown, to Kittan-
ning to learn the trade of a nailer. He had been there
but a few months when the work was suspended and he
returned home to Allegheny. He then turned his atten-
tion to school, and studied book-keeping at Iron City Col-
lege, Pittsburgh, after which which he took a course of
penmanship from Professor Chamberlin.

About this time the "gold fever" was at its height,
and he decided to go to California. He accordingly left
his home on the morning of Feb. 22, 1852, for New York
City, from which place he sailed — accompanied by his

THE McGINNESS FAMILY. 31

uncle William Neely and friends — on the second day of
March, on the "William Penn." They arrived at Chagres,
on the Isthmus of Panama, on the 12th day of March.
From there they went, in small boats, up the Chagres
river to Gorgona, from which place they traveled on foot,
sending their baggage on mules, to Panama — a distance
of twenty-eight miles. They left Panama March 22, on
the steamer "Oregon," arriving at San Francisco, Cal., in
the early part of April, and reaching Sacramento April
8th or 9th.

For a short time after reaching California, James was
engaged in gold-mining for Mr. Cyrus McCluskey at
"Doty's Flats," but, finding the work too heavy for him,
he sought lighter employment. In June, 1852, he se-
cured a situation in the sheet-iron and tin-ware house of
Haworth, Ells & Co., Sacramento. While he was in their
employ, the great fire of 1852 occurred, which laid in
ashes almost the entire city of Sacramento. The loss
was estimated at $10,000,000, Haworth, Ells & Co. be-
ing among the sufferers, but immediately re-built. James
lost all his clothes and bedding.

In the latter part of 1853, he and his uncle, William
Neely, embarked in the brick-making business — ^James
still continuing in the employ of Haworth, Ells & Co.
He only remained in this business a short time, as, on ac-
count of the market being over-stocked, and from other
causes, they were unsuccessful, and lost considerable
money. They closed up their business in the summer of
1854.

In the spring of 1855 — Haworth, Ells & Co. having
dissolved partnership — he was engaged as agent for the
"California Stage Company," being stationed, at times, at
Folsom, Sacramento and Oroville. In June, 1857, he
quit working for the stage company, and was, for a time,
in Chico, Butte county, Cal., where he obtained a clerk-

32 THE McGlNNESS FAMILY.

ship in the store of Mr. Thomas Bidvvell, and while there
attended to the post-office. He remained in this employ-
ment about a year, after which time he was again engaged
by the stage company, acting as road-agent and pay-
master for the same, this necesitating his making frequent
journeys to Nevada City, Auburn, Illinoistown, Pine
Grove, Rattlesnake Bar, Cooper's Ravine and Folsom.
His frequent letters to his parents and sisters were full of
interesting accounts of California life, with vivid descrip-
tions of his travels — the scenery and curiosities. Time
and space forbid giving his varied experiences, and the
kindness of his many friends in his Western home.

He remained in Sacramento until 1861 or '62, when
he went to Gold Hill, Storey county, Nevada, where he
was employed by Messrs. Harold, Hamilton and Newman
as assistant superintendent and book-keeper of the " Em-
pire Mill and Mining Company." While at this place, he
was married. May 6, 1863, in St. Paul's Episcopal church,
Virginia City, Nev., by Rev. F. Rising, to Miss Isabella
Backus, of Coxackie, N. Y., whom he had met when she
was visiting her sister, Mrs. Wright, with whom he
boarded.

After marriage they located in Gold Hill, where they
remained about two years, when the mining company
failed, and they removed to San Francisco, where they re-
mained about six months. In the meantime, Mr. Mc-
Ginness went to British Columbia, returning in a short
time to his family, after which they removed to Crescent
Mills, Plumas county, Cal., where he was engaged for
about two years as superintendent of the "Crescent Mill
and Mining Company." He then went to the Black
Hawk mines, and on returning to Crescent Mills for his
family, he accepted a position on the line of the then new
Central Pacific Railroad, at Truckee, Cal., to which place
the road had been completed. Not being able to stand

THE McGINNESS FAMILY. 33

the intensely cold climate of the latter place, situated as
it is almost at the summit of the Sierra Nevada moun-
tains, they were obliged to seek a milder climate ; conse-
quently they left Truckee and removed to Austin, Lander
county, Nev, After locating his wife and family here,
Mr. McGinness went on other mining trips, returning
from time to time to Austin.

After a time he was appointed deputy sheriff of Elko
county, Nev., which position he held at the time of his
death, which occurred, at Elko, Feb. 7, 1871. He was
buried in the cemetery at Elko.

Some time after his death, the widowed mother with
three small children removed to San Francisco, where
they continued to reside for a number of years. Here the
eldest daughter, Mabel, died. In the autumn of 1884
Mrs. McGinness was married to Mr. James C. Reed, of
New York City, to which place she and her only remain-
ing daughter, Louise, removed. Here they now reside,
Mr. Reed being engaged as U. S. Shipping Commissioner,

James and Isabella (Backus) McGinness had born to
them the following children :

1. George Thornburg, born June 5, 1864, at

Gold Hill, Storey county, Nev., and, at
present writing, resides in San Francisco,
Cal., being employed in the Freight Au-
ditor's office of the Southern Pacific R. R.
company at that place.

2. Mabel, born Aug. 7, 1866, at Crescent Mills,

Plumas county, Cal., and died June 30,
1877, in San Francisco, Cal.

3. Rowley Wilson, born Oct. 4, 1868, at Cres-

cent Mills, Cal., and died July 10, 1869, in
Austin, Nev.

34 THE McGINNESS FAMILY.

4. Louise, born Feb. 24, 1 87 1, in Austin, Lan-
der county, Nev., and now resides in New
York City.

IL William McGinness was born July 21, 1835,
in Robinson township, Allegheny county, Pa., and died
Aug. I, 1839, in Allegheny City.

in. Mary Jane McGinness was born Oct. 14,
1837, on East Lane, (now Madison avenue,) Allegheny,
Pa. Her girlhood days were spent mostly in that city,
attending school in the Third ward. After the death of
her mother, in the year 1848, she removed with her father
to the "Logan" farm in Robinson township, where she
attended school in the little log school house of the dis-
trict during that winter, returning to Allegheny in the
autumn of 1849, where she again pursued her studies in
the Third ward.

In girlhood she united with what is now the First U.
P. church, Allegheny, afterwards transferring her member-
ship to Mt. Pisgah Presbyterian church. Rev. P. S. Jen-
nings pastor, with which church she is now connected.

She was married, Nov. 30, 1858, to Benjamin Ford,
youngest son of John and Mary (Jenkins) Ford, of Alle-
gheny City. He was born in Worcestershire, England,
Dec. 26, 1832, and came with his parents to America
about the year 1843, locating in Allegheny, Pa. The
ceremony was performed at her home. No. 7 Knoll street,
Allegheny, by Rev. John T. Pressly, D. D.

Mrs. Ford remained at the home of her parents
during the time in which her husband made a trip to New
Orleans, as he was then engaged in steam-boating. After
his return, they went to house-keeping at the home of
Mr. Ford's mother. No. 15 Knoll street, Allegheny, where
they remained until after the birth of two children, when

THE McGINNESS FAMILY. 35

they removed to Beltzhoover's mill, Baldwin township,
Allegheny county, Pa., Mr. Ford having purchased an in-
terest in the mill. Here they remained until 1864, when
the mill was sold and they returned to Allegheny, resid-
ing on Jackson street until the autumn of 1865, when
they removed to what is now Green Tree borough, Alle-
gheny county. Pa., where Mr. Ford purchased a property
and erected a house. Here the family now resides. Mr.
Ford is identified with the American Steam Boiler Insur-
ance Company, as their chief inspector for Western Penn-
sylvania, West Virginia and part of Ohio, being stationed
in Pittsburgh, Pa. He has been a member of the school
board and borough council. j[ J 0^3 / C^

Benjamin and Mary (McGinness) Ford had born to
them the following children :

1. Mary Rebecca,* born Dec. 14, 1859, in Alle-

gheny, Pa.

2. John Dales, born Nov. 16, 1861, in Alle-

gheny, Pa. He is at present engaged as
book-keeper for the Porter Foundry and
Machine Company, located on River avenue,
Allegheny, Pa.

3. Margaret V., born Nov. 10, 1863, in Alle-

gheny, Pa.

4. Samuel Wilson, born Nov. 26, 1866; died

May 23, 1868.

5. William James, born July 13, 1869, in Green

Tree, Pa. At present writing, he is repre-
senting the Pittsburgh Car Service Com-
pany in the Connellsville district.

6. Bessie Mabel, born March 30, 1874, in Green

Tree, Pa.

7. Sarah Edna, born July 4, 1876, (Centennial

year,) in Green Tree, Pa.

♦The compiler and writer of these notes.

36 THE McGINNESS FAMILY.

IV. Margaret Ann McGinness was born Aug.
lo, 1840, on Ohio street, Allegheny, Pa. Her entire life
was spent in her native city, with the exception of one
year, during which time she resided with her father and
family on the Logan farm, in Robinson township, and
while there attended the district school. She received
the greater part of her education in the Third ward, Alle-
gheny, completing her studies in the First ward, Pitts-
burgh. In early womanhood she united with the First
United Presbyterian church, Allegheny, and remained in
its communion until her death.

She was married at her home on Knoll street, Alle-
gheny, by Dr. John T. Pressley, April 8, 1862, to Samuel
A. Chamberlin, of Pittsburgh, Pa. They first went to
housekeeping on Washington street, Allegheny, where
they remained about two years, after which they removed
to Esplanade street, where Mrs. Chamberlin died Aug. 13,
1866, at the age of twenty-six years. She was buried in
the family lot in Uniondale cemetery.

" Calm on the bosom of thy God,

Fair spirit rest thee now,
E'en while with ours thy footsteps trod,

His seal was on thy brow.
Dust to its narrow house beneath,

Soul to its place on high ;
They that have seen thy look in death,

No more may fear to die."

Several years after his wife's death Mr Chamberlin
married as his second wife, Miss Emma Johnston, of Bal-
timore, Md. They now reside in Sewickley, Allegheny
county. Pa., where Mr. Chamberlin has been for many
years engaged in the mercantile business.

Samuel and Margaret (McGinness) „ Chamberlin had
one daughter, viz.:

Anna Mary, born June 21,1 864, in Allegheny,
Pa., and now resides with her father in Se-
wickley.

THEMcGINNESS FAMILY. 37

V. Infant, born July 2, 1843, died July 3, 1843.

IV. Infant, born Sept. 12, 1846, died Oct. 4, 1846.

VII. Joseph Wilson McGinness, the only child of
Samuel McGinness' second wife, Sarah Armstrong, was
born May 23, 1853, on Knoll street, Allegheny, Pa. He
first attended school at the age of five years, in the Third
ward, Allegheny — Mrs. L. H. Eaton being his first teach-
er. From there he went to the Grant street school, Pitts-
burgh, in the year 1867 — Professor George J. Luckey, now
superintendent of the Pittsburgh schools, being at that
time principal. Having passed the examination for ad-
mission to the Pittsburgh Central High School, he en-
tered that institution in September, 1868 and was grad-
uated from the same in June, 1872, having completed the
course in the Academical Department.

In July, 1872, he began his career in business life as
book-keeper for Lyle, Barchfeld & McCance, Pittsburgh,
where he remained until February, 1876, after which he
was employed by the firm of "Thomas Hare & Bro., Sad-
dlery Hardware." He continued with the latter firm until
April, 1883, when he embarked in the carriage hardware
business in partnership with William Nease and J. H.
McLean, as W. Nease & Co., Liberty street, Pittsburgh,
which firm name was changed in 1880, to Nease, McLean
& McGinness, and so continues.

He was married May 13, 1880, to Miss Agnes J. Gib-
son, daughter of John H. and Lily (Allen) Gibson, who
was born in Prospect, Butler county. Pa., Feb. 10, 1856.
The ceremony was performed by Rev. William J. Rob-
inson, D, D., at No. 10 Boyle street, Allegheny, Pa.,
which property Mr. McGinness had previously purchased,
and where he and family now reside.

38 THE McGINNESS FAMILY.

Joseph McGinness united with the First U. P. church,
Allegheny, Feb. i, 1866, during the pastorate of Rev.
John T. Pressley, D. D., and remained in the communion
of that church until February, 1891, when he transferred
his membership to the Fourth U. P. church, Allegheny,
now (1892) under the pastoral care of Rev. Joseph Kyle.

Mr. and Mrs. McGinness have two children, both
born at No. 10 Boyle Street, Allegheny, Pa., as follows :

1. Samuel Wilson, born Aug. 28, 1881.

2. LiLLlE, born July 2, 1883.

William McGinness, the second son of James and
Mary (Scott) McGinness, was born March 28, 181 1, in
the "Cruick's" house at Cavett's Mills, Allegheny county,
Pa., but spent his boyhood days mostly in Robinson
township, same county — his parents having moved there,
and settled on the Logan farm in the spring of 18 14.
After the death of his father, which occurred when Will-
iam was but six years of age, he removed with his mother
to the home of his grandfather, Samuel Scott, where he
remained until his mother's second marriage, returning
with her to the Logan farm.

He attended school, for a number of years, in a log
school house near where Union church now stands. As
soon as he was old enough, he went to Noblestown, Alle-
gheny county. Pa., to learn the trade of a wagon-maker
with George Huffman. Here he remained four or five
years, completing his apprenticeship. He did not follow
his trade long, but, about the year 1832 or 1833, engaged
in teaching at "McCoy's" school in Robinson township,
where he taught three terms — two before his marriage
and one after.

THE McGINNESS FAMILY. 39

He was married May i6, 1835, to Matilda E. Huff-
man, sister of George Huffman, with whom he learned his
trade.

Shortly after marriage, probably in the spring of
1836, he and wife removed to Sharon, Allegheny county.
Pa., where he was engaged in the mercantile business
for about two years, being quite successful. He then re-
moved to Stevenson's Mills, Washington county. Pa.,
where he remained three or four years. In the year 1 842
or '43, he and family removed to Hickory, Washington
county. Pa., where he again embarked in the mercantile
business, dealing largely in wool. While he was in Phila-
delphia purchasing goods for his store, his wife Matilda
died, April 18, 1844, aged 30 years. She was buried in
Robinson's Run A. R. churchyard.

Mr. McGinness was married the' second time, March
12, 1846, to Mary Tannehill, who was born Feb. i, 1825.
The ceremony was performed by Rev. Alexander Donnan,
pastor of Mount Pleasant Associate Reformed church.

In the spring of 1848 Mr. McGinness discontinued
his business at Hickory, and purchased a large farm in
Beaver (now Lawrence) county, Pa., to which place he
removed, with his family, April 21, 1848. He then en-
gaged in farming, at which work he — assisted by his sons
— continued for many years. He was elected a ruling
elder in the Associate Reformed (now U. P.) church of
Mount Jackson, Oct. 8, 185 1, during the pastorate of
Rev. John Neil, and, by his own request, was released
Feb. 15, 1858. That same year he and wife transferred
their membership to the Bethel U. P. church, and finally,
in the year 1861, returned to Mount Jackson U. P. church,
continuing in its communion during the remainder of
their lives.

The infirmities of age and a complication of diseases
rendered Mr. McGinness helpless for several years before

40 THE McGINNESS FAMILY.

his death. After much suffering, he was summoned to
his reward Aug. 14, 1889, after a pilgrimage of 78 years.
He died at his home near Mount Jackson. His wife,
Mary, died three years and six months previous, Feb. 4,
1886. Both were buried in Hilltown cemetery, Law-
rence county, Pa.

WilHam McGinness had by his first wife, Matilda,
three children, viz., James, Mary and George; and by his
second wife, Mary, six children, viz.: John, Wilson, Sa-
rah, William, Duira and Ada.

I. James McGinness was born April 22, 1836, in
Sharon, Allegheny county, Pa., but spent his boyhood
days in Washington and Beaver (now Lawrence) coun-
ties, removing with his parents to the latter county April
21, 1848. He united with the Free Presbyterian church
of Mt. Jackson, in the year 1859. At the outbreak of
the civil war, in response to the call for troops, he enlisted
in Battery B., First Pennsylvania Artillery, commanded
by Captain Cooper. He did not live to serve his country
long, but, in the early part of the war, was taken sick,
and consequently sent to the hospital at Washington,
D. C, where he died of typhoid fever. May 22, 1862, at
the age of twenty-six years. His remains were brought
home by his father, and interred at Mt. Jackson. At the
" roll-call" in heaven he will answer to his name.

n. Mary Ann McGinness was born April 17,
1840, at Stevenson's Mills, Washington county. Pa., and
removed with her parents to Hickory, Pa., and thence to
the farm near Mount Jackson, Pa., in childhood. She re-
ceived the greater part of her education in the schools of
Mount Jackson, and in the year 1858, united with the
Bethel U. P. congregation, then in charge of Rev. Samuel
Alexander. She was married June 15, 1869, to William

THE McGINNESS FAMILY. 41

L. Chambers, of Pleasant Unity, Westmoreland county,
Pa., and after marriage removed to that place, where she
continued to reside until her death, which occurred May
22, 1875, in the thirty-sixth year of her age. Mr. and
Mrs. Chambers had two children born to them, as follows :

1. William M., born March 22, 1870.

2. Mary Matilda, born Jan. 9, 1873.

III. George Jefferson McGinness was bom
April 14, 1842, at Stevenson's Mills, Washington county.
Pa., but spent his boyhood days mostly, in what is now
Lawrence county, Pa., receiving his early education in the
schools of Mt. Jackson. He united with the Free Pres-
byterian church of Mt. Jackson in early life, and after-
wards transferred to Illinois.

When but eighteen years of age, at the outbreak of
the late war, he enlisted, with his brother James, in Bat-
tery B., First Pennsylvania Artillery, commanded by Cap-
tain Cooper. He paticipated in the battles of the Chick-
ahominy, June 25-July i, 1862 ; the battle of Antietam,
Sept. 17, 1862, under Gen. McClellan ; the battle of
Gettysburg, July 1-3, 1863, under Gen. Meade, and the
second battle of Bull Run, Aug 30, 1863, under Gen.
Pope, at which battle the guns of Battery B. were cap-
tured by the confederates. He was also in the battles of
the Wilderness, May 5-6, 1864, under Gen. Grant, and in
many other engagements too numerous to mention — in all
twenty-five battles and skirmishes. He lost his health in
the malaria-stricken swamps of the Rappahannock and
Pawmunky rivers, but was only in the hospital two weeks.

Regarding some experiences and incidents of his
three years' " military life," Mr. McGinness says : *' My
first 'baptism of fire' was at Mechanicsville, Va., in the
Peninsular Campaign under Gen. McClellan. Our bat-
tery was placed on the extreme right of our army, about

42 THE McGINNESS FAMILY.

five miles north of Richmond, on the Chickahominy riv-
er. We were the first to open fire upon the advancing
'hoards' of Lee, who commenced his first attack on our
right flank with the ' flower of his army.' The battle was
commenced in the afternoon of June 2, 1862, and only
ceased when the day closed. Our battery, supported by the
Pennsylvania ' Bucktails,' repulsed every attack, and when
night came on, we could not sleep for the cries of the
wounded and dying rebels, who covered the ground in our
front. It was sad to hear them call for water. I was very
sick that night, in consequence of breathing the dense
smoke from burnt powder, but was all right the next day
and ready for action. As soon as morning dawned the
scenes of carnage and slaughter began, and continued for
several hours, until we were finally compelled to retreat
on account of Lee's getting in our rear. The next sev-
eral days were destined to bring us more hardships than
we had ever imagined — it was fighting by day and retreat-
ing by night. Finally, our provisions gave out, and our
haversacks were empty. Things were becoming desper-
ate ! I asked a negro who was driving a baggage wagon,
if he could give me some hard-tack. He replied, ' Lorda
Massa! yes, hand me your haversack' — he filled it, and I
had a sufficiency to last me until we reached our supplies
on the James river. At Charles City cross-roads we lost
all our guns by the rebels charging our Battery, and our
infantry deserting us. Here we lost two officers. Lieu-
tenants Danfort and Cadwalder — two as brave men as
ever wore the 'blue.' We saved our ammunition wagons
and brought them from the field. Our battery was cap-
tured on two different occasions — the last being at the
second battle of Bull Run. At that battle we were sup-
ported by a New York regiment, which greatly hindered
us from manning our guns. We were stationed near a
dense pine thicket, and could not see the enemy until

THE McGINNESS FAMILY. 43

they were almost upon us. They made a charge and
we * opened fire ' on them with double charge of canister.
Here we were again deserted by our infantry support.
Our horses all being shot down, it was impossible for us
to save our guns. We lost here only one man — John Will-
iams. At Gettysburg our corps was in the front, and we
were the first to open fire in the afternoon of the first day's
battle. It was here the lamented Gen. Reynolds was killed
by a rebel sharp-shooter, and thus fell a noble and able
commander. The enemy closed in on us with such fierce-
ness and in such numbers that we were compelled to retreat
southward through the town — the rebels constantly pour-
ing shot and shell into the retreating army. We took
our position on Seminary Ridge — a little to the right of
where the seminary then stood. Having a good command-
ing position we came into battery and waited that night,
for we well knew the morrow would bring death and de-
struction to one or the other of the grand armies. The next
morning the ball was opened in earnest by the rebels, as
their previous victory had given them great hopes. They
commenced the attack with all their artillery, and the
* very earth trembled ' ; then the rebels — charging and re-
charging by brigades, only to be hurled back by the anni-
hilating fire of our men — came in 'clouds,' even putting
their hands upon our guns, only to be shot down by our
brave boys. Gettysburg was won ! The Union was
saved, and our nation was preserved! All glory to the
brave boys in blue!"

After returning from the war, Mr, McGinness was
married, Dec. 8, 1864, to Nancy B. McCord, whose home
was near Mt. Jackson, Pa. In February, 1865, they
removed to the state of Illinois and first settled at Mi-
nonk, Woodford county, where they remained until the
spring of 1866, when they sold their property and pur-
chased a farm near Wenona, Marshall county. Here they

44 THE McGINNESS FAMILY.

remained until the year 1871, when they disposed of this
property, and bought two-hundred and seventy-eight and
a half acres near LeRoy, McClean county — thirteen miles
south of Bloomington.

In the spring of 1887 they went to Sidney, Cheyenne
county, Nebraska, where they took up a " homestead" of
one hundred and sixty acres ; a "free claim" of one hun-
dred and sixty one acres, and purchased three hundred and
twenty acres, making in all six hundred and forty one
acres — all adjoining. They returned to their farm in Le
Roy, 111., in March, 1890, and here they now reside, Mr.
McGinness being engaged in farming on an extensive
scale.

Mr. and Mrs. McGinness had six children, all born in
the state of Illinois as follows :

1. William James, born June 23, 1867.

2. George Manning, born Dec. 13, 1868; died

Feb. 27, 1873.

3. John Davidson, bom May 14, 1872.

4. Emma Adda, born April 27, 1874; died Jan.

30, 1875.

5. Bessie May, born Oct. 28, 1876.

6. Samuel Robert, born Sept. 23, 1878.

IV. John Murdock McGinness, the eldest child
of the second wife, Mary Tannehill, was born Jan. 23,
1847, "^ Hickory, Washington county. Pa., and was but
an infant when his parents removed to Beaver (now Law-
rence) county, Pa. Here he spent his boyhood days, re-
ceiving his early education in the common schools of the
district, and completing his studies at a select school in
Mt. Jackson. In the year 1869 he went to Wenona,
Marshall county. 111., where his brother George was lo-
cated, but only remained there a short time. He removed

THE McGINNESS FAMILY. 46.

that same year to Dickinson county, Kansas, where he
bought and homesteaded land near Abilene. In the au-
tumn of 1875 he returned to his home near Mt. Jackson,
and since that time has been engaged in farming. Mr.
McGinness united with the United Presbyterian church of
Wenona, 111., in the year 1869, and on returning home,
connected with the U. P. church of Mt. Jackson, where
he now worships. He was married Nov. 4, 1 891, to Miss
Ada Hopper, daughter of John Hopper, of Lawrence
county, Pa. They now reside on a farm near Mt. Jack-
son, Pa.

V. Wilson Tannehill McGinness was born Aug.
18, 1849, near Mt. Jackson, Lawrence county. Pa., and
died of scarlet fever Feb. 26, 1855. He is buried in Hill-
town cemetery, Lawrence county.

VI. Sarah Jane McGinnness was born June 27,
1 85 1, in Lawrence county. Pa. She attended the com-
mon schools of her native county, and a select school in
Mt. Jackson, after which she completed her studies at
Oakdale Academy, where she attended two terms. She
became a member of the U. P. church of Mt. Jackson, in
early life, and afterward transferred her membership to
her different places of residence. She was married at her
home near Mt. Jackson, June 12, 1884, to Rev. Robert B.
Taggart, who was born in East Palestine, Ohio, Sept. 16,
1842. Shortly after marriage they removed to New Wil-
mington, Pa., where they purchased a property. Rev.
Taggart being Professor in Westminster College during
the years 1885-6. They removed from New Wilmington
to Bellevue, Allegheny county, Pa., where they remained
but a short time, and after some changes of residence, re-
moved to Clinton, Allegheny county. Here they contin-

46 THE McGINNESS FAMILY.

ued to reside — Rev. Taggart being pastor of the U. P.
church at that place — until April, 1892, when they re-
moved to Harriman, Roane county, Tenn., Rev. Taggart
having been recently appointed to take charge of a new
mission work at that place.

Mr. and Mrs. Taggart have one son, viz.:

Joseph Harper, bom Dec. i, 1885.

VII. William Scott McGinness was born April
14, 1854, near Mount Jackson, Lawrence county, Pa. He
received his primary education in the schools of the vicinity
of his home, after which he attended a select school in
Mount Jackson, two terms at Oakdale Academy, and com-
pleted his studies at Edinboro, Pa. He was married, Oct.
1 1, 1877, to Ella J. Wallace, who died at their home near
Mount Jackson, Nov. 15, 1887, leaving two little daugh-
ters. Mr. McGinness married as his second wife, Lizzie
Belle Davison, Dec. 24, 1889, and now resides at the old
homestead, being engaged in farming. In the autumn of
1874 he became a member of the U. P. church of Mount
Jackson, and since 1875 has been leader of the church
choir. He was a trustee of the church and superintendent
of the Sabbath school for four years, and is now president
of the "Young People's Society" connected with that
church.

William and Ella (Wallace) McGinness had three
children, as follows :

1. Myrtle D., born Sept. 28, 1879; died Aug. 19,

1881.

2. Mary J., born Aug. 31, 1882.

3. Laurena, born July 24, 1885.

THE McGINNESS FAMILY. 47

VIII. DuiRA Elizabeth McGinness was born
Sept. 27, 1857, on the homestead farm in Lawrence
county, Pa. She received her early education at Hickory
Creek school, after which she attended Mount Jackson
Academy, completing her studies at Edinboro, Pa. In
early womanhood she united with the U. P. church of
Mount Jackson, and, after her marriage, transferred her
membership to the Presbyterian church of New Brighton,
Pa., where her husband was a member, and from there
successively to Beaver Falls and Westfield, Pa. She was
married at her home Nov. 6, 1879, by Rev. Hugh R. Mc-
Clelland, to John M, Critchlow, and removed with her
husband to Burning Springs, West Virginia, Mr. Critch-
low being engaged at that time in the lumber business at
the above named place. In the year 1881 they removed
to New Brighton, Pa., and thence to Beaver Falls, Pa.,
Mr. Critchlow being engaged, successively, as superintend-
ent and secretary of the Beaver Falls Gas Co.; assistant
superintendent of the Bridgewater Gas Co., and secretary
and general manager of the American Gas Improvement
Co., of Pittsburgh, Pa. While connected with the lat-
ter corporation, they removed, in the year 1888, to a
farm which they had purchased in North Beaver town-
ship, Lawrence county. Pa., where they remained about
eighteen months, after which time, they rented their farm
and removed to a farm near Titusville, Crawford county.
Pa., Oct. I, 1889, where they now reside. They had five
children, as follows :

I Frank Miner, born Sept. lo, 1881.

2. Joseph McGinness, born May 27, 1883.

3. Frances, born May 25, 1885; died May —

1887.

4. Florence Gay, born May 30, 1887.

5. Walter, born June — , 1890.

48 THE McGINNESS FAMILY.

IX. Ada Rebecca McGinness was born May 17,
i860, in Lawrence county, Pa., where she continued to
reside until her death, which occurred Feb. i, 1874. She
is buried at Hilltown cemetery, Lawrence county. Pa.

ISTo. 3.

John McGinness, the third son of James and Mary
(Scott) McGinness, was born Feb. 13, 181 3, at Cavett's
Mills, Findlay township, Allegheny county. Pa.

In the spring of 18 14, his parents moved to the Logan
farm, in Robinson township, Allegheny county, and from
there, after the death of his father, he was taken to the
home of his grandfather, Samuel Scott, where he remained
until his mother's second marriage, when the family
moved back to the Logan farm. He attended school in
the little log school house near Union church.

When quite young, he learned to make shoes with
James McCalister, who had a shop on the Scott farm
where the brick house now stands. After learning his
trade, young John fitted up a shop on the Forgey farm,
occasionally going through the country, as was the custom
in those days, making shoes — remaining at the home of
those by whom he was employed as long as his services
were required. After working at his trade in this manner
for some time, he went to Birmingham — now South Side,
Pittsburgh — and embarked in the shoe business on his
o^Yn account.

In the year 1836 he was married to Hannah Cub-
bage, daughter of George Cubbage, of what is now Mans-
field, Allegheny county. Pa., and went to housekeeping
in Birmingham, still continuing in the shoe business,
which he carried on successfully until his death.

Mr. McGinness was a ruling elder in the Associate

THE McGINNESS FAMILY. 49

Reformed (now U. P.) church of Birmingham, at the
time of his death. Rev. James H. Buchanan was at that
time pastor.

The Master did not grant him long years of service,
but called him to his reward in the noon-day of life.
While he and family were on a visit at the home of his
mother-in-law, in what is now Mansfield, Pa., he was
attacked with bilious fever and lay prostrate for nine
weeks, when he yielded to the disease and bade adieu to
the scenes of earth Aug 24, 1845, at the age of thirty-two
years, leaving a young wife and two small children to the
tender care of a merciful Father. A few days before his
death he called his little five-year-old son, who was play-
ing in the room, to his bedside and urgently entreated
him never to profane the name of God. He was buried
in the graveyard attached to what is now St. Clair U. P.
church.

The following expression from the pen of his pastor
is taken from one of the religious papers :

"As a citizen, his intercourse with society was up-
right ; as a Christian his deportment was becoming the
gospel. In his last illness he afforded gratifying evidence
to his friends, that he had been delivered from the power
of darkness, and translated into the kingdom of God's
dear Son.

"The affliction which terminated his earthly career
was of nine weeks' continuance, during which time his
sufferings were often excruciating, yet they were endured
with the utmost patience and resignation. To counter-
balance the pain and prostration of the outward man the
inward man was renewed day by day, and he was blessed
with that to which comparatively few attain — 'the full
assurance of hope.' Again and again did he — not in a
spirit of pride and self-confidence, but in humble reliance
upon a finished work of redemption — declare himself

50 THE McGINNESS FAMILY.

'ready to depart and be with Christ Jesus'; and when at
length he was summoned to enter upon an unseen world,
he departed full of hope and peace, leaving behind him
the strong attestation of a dying man, to the power of
the gospel to sustain the soul amid all the solemn realities
of a dissolving nature, and an opening eternity.

" In his death the church has lost a worthy member,
and an energetic officer ; society, a useful citizen, and the
partner of his bosom an invaluable friend. But let the
church bow submissively to the removal of a pillar from
the earthly to a heavenly temple ; and the bereaved wife
and mother look to Him who has promised to be the 'wid-
ow's stay and the orphan's help,' for the protection and
support of herself and fatherless children."

After almost three years' widowhood, in the spring
of 1848, Mrs. McGinness married as her second husband,
Henry Cowan, and with him and her two boys removed to
the Cowan farm in Robinson township, Allegheny county.
Pa., where she remained until her death, which occurred
in February, 1880. She was buried in the graveyard at-
tached to the Union U. P. church.

John and Hannah (Cubbage) McGinness had five
children born to them, three of whom — two daughters
and one son — died in infancy. Two sons grew to matu-
rity, viz.: William K. and George.

I. William Kerr McGinness was born March 19,
1840, in Birmingham borough — now South Side, Pitts-
burgh— and here remained until the death of his father,
in the year 1845, when with his widowed mother and
brother George, he was taken to the home of his grand-
mother, Mrs. Ewing, at Campbell's Run, (now Mansfield,)
Allegheny county, Pa., and here he remained about one
year, removing thence to the Logan farm, in the north-

THE McGINNESS FAMILY. 51

west part of Robinson township — Mrs. McGinness keep-
ing house for her mother-in-law, Mrs. Logan. Here he re-
mained until 1847, when he returned to the home of his
grandmother, Mrs. Ewing.

During the early spring of 1 848 his mother married
her second husband, and removed with her two boys to
her new home in I^obinson township. Here young Will-
iam spent the greater part of his boyhood days, attend-
ing school during the winter months at Ewing, Hall, and
Cowan schools ; and in the summer working with his
step-father on the farm.

When about fifteen years of age he resolved to leave
home and seek his fortune elsewhere ; consequently from
this point his path diverged from the parental roof, and
his success in life was dependent, mainly, upon his own
exertions. In speaking of the beginning of his career and
of his military life, Mr. McGinness says :

*' Having formed a friendship while at school with a
young man named Clark, who had relatives living in
southern Ohio, where he had spent about a year, I was
induced to leave home to seek a livelihood for myself. Af-
ter presenting my prospects to mother in glowing terms,
I succeeded in obtaining her permission to embark on the
voyage of life ; and, in company with young Clark, left
Pittsburgh in October, 1855. After paying my passage
on a steamboat to Ripley, Ohio, I had but fifty cents left
to make the trip. We had a very pleasant trip down the
Ohio river, arriving, in due time, at the home of young
Clark's aunts, in Adams county, Ohio — about twenty
miles distant from the river. During the evening of the
day I arrived at the Clark home, I began to realize that
the novelty and excitement of the adventure were passing
away ; I took a walk over the farm, and, for the first time
in my life, felt that, truly, I was penniless and a 'stranger
in a strange land.' I would have then gladly exchanged

52 THE McGINNESS FAMILY.

my lonely condition to the presence of my mother, which
would have brought delight to my desponding heart.

" I found in young Clark a steadfast friend, and his
maiden aunts very pleasant and cordial. In a few days
the burden of melancholy passed away. The desire up-
permost in my heart at this time was for employment. I
secured from the Misses Clark a few days' work on the
farm ; but about the time I had fairly commenced work,
I was taken sick and lay prostrated by a long and severe
attack of typhoid fever, which confined me to the house
until the first of the following March. During this spell
of sicknesss, the greatest kindness was shown me by the
Clark ladies, while my young friend cared for me night
and day without a murmur. I always felt that his watch-
ful care over me was instrumental in saving my life.

"From the time of my recovery until October, 1861,
I was engaged at farm work in the summer, and in the
winter at making rails and chopping cord-wood, with the
exception of two winters, during which I attended the
district school three months each winter, working morn-
ings, evenings and Saturdays for my boarding. During
these six years I visited my home in Pennsylvania twice,
remaining but a few days each visit. I became very much
attached to Ohio and its people ; acquaintances formed
there were most pleasant and lasting.

"In the winter of i860 and '61, while I was living
with a farmer, working his farm on the shares in the sum-
mer, and in the winter attending school, the dark clouds
of secession began to hover over our fair country, and a
call was made, in April, 1861, after the fall of FortSump-
ter, for volunteers to serve for three months. My little
interest in the crops — all I possessed in the world — and
the influence of my employer, deterred me from enlisting
in Captain Patterson's company, which was then being
raised in the neighborhood, to help form the 24th Ohio

THE McGINNESS FAMILY. 53

regiment. I continued to look after my spring crops,
but with anxious thought for the welfare of our nation's
cause and principles. We were very busy with our har-
vest work when the news was received of the disastrous
defeat of our forces at the first Bull Run battle, July i6-
19, 1 86 1. It was only by strong will power that I was
prevented from abandoning my work and offering my ser-
vices to the government. In a short time, however, the
climax came when word was received of the account of
the cold-blooded murder, by the rebels, of Col. Stone, a
union officer, at Ball's Bluff, Va. My last day's work on
a farm ended, and I gave up my 'all,' and enlisted as a
private soldier, Nov. i, 1861, in Capt. John T. Wilson's
company, then being formed of neighboring boys. This
company occupied the position of Company E in the line,
and formed a part of the 70th regiment, Ohio Volunteer
Infantry, We went into camp at West Union, the county
seat of Adams county, Ohio, and about the first of Feb-
ruary, 1862, left the State for Paducah, Kentucky. Em-
barking thence, on the 9th day of March, on one of a fleet
of sixty boats, we started up the Tennessee river, and
landed at Pittsburgh Landing.

"The first battle in which I was engaged was at
Shiloh, April d-y, 1862, and the last, the charge on Fort
McCalister, Dec. 13, 1864. In a small pass-book I find
the following memorandum, made in the evening after
storming the fort : * Leaving King's Bridge, on the
Ogeechee river, in Georgia, we marched twelve miles to
Fort McCalister ; formed line of battle in view of the fort
with considerable difficulty, much skirmishing, and heavy
cannonading from the enemy's heavy mounted guns in the
fort. While occupying this very uncomfortable position,
orders were received from General Sherman to storm the
fort at all hazards. At 5 P. M. the bugle sounded "for-
ward." The line pushed steadily on, sanguine of success,

54 THE McGINNESS FAMILY.

although amidst the rattling of musketry, the showers of
leaden hail which fell thick and fast, the booming of
cannon, and the bursting of shells and torpedoes. Cheer
after cheer from the quickly advancing and unbroken line,
seemed to rise above all, until, in a very short time, victory
was ours, and the old "starry banner" gently wafted its
folds over Fort McCalister. The eternal destiny of many
braves was sealed during these moments.'

"During the war I was engaged in eighteen distinct
battles, aside from the numerous skirmishes and sieges
from Chattanooga to Atlanta, lasting from May until
September, 1864. I accompanied the army in Sherman's
famous ' march to the sea,' and then through the Caro-
linas to Washington City, passing, with others of my
comrades, in the second day's grand review — an event not
only memorable in the nation's history, but in the history '
of each victorious returning soldier. From Washington
City I accompanied my regiment to Little Rock, Arkansas,
where, on the 14th day of August, 1865, 1 was discharged,
and was finally mustered out of the service of my country
at Camp Dennison, Ohio, Aug. 26, 1865, after a period of
three years and ten months."

After the war, Mr. McGinness located in Allegheny,
Pa., and in February, 1866, engaged in the machine busi-
ness as an equal partner in the firm of Fisher, Graham &
Co., on Marion avenue, Allegheny. The business, prov-
ing unsuccessful, was abandoned in the early spring of
1869. He then engaged with the firm of Anderson Bros.,
engine builders and founders, March 12, 1869, as book-
keeper, which position he held for twelve years — until
Feb. I, 1 88 1 — when he embarked in the steam-heating
business, as an equal partner, under the firm name of Mc-
Ginness, Smith & Co., Steam Heating Engineers, Water
street, Pittsburgh, in which business he at present writing
continues.

THE McGINNESS FAMILY. 65

He was married Oct. 29, 1868, by Rev. David Mac-
Dill, to Harriet E. McCreight — daughter of Joseph Mc-
Creight, of Adams county, Ohio — who was born Sept. 16,
1844. After several changes of residence in Allegheny
City, Mr. McGinness and family located on Perrysville
avenue, where he had purchased a property, and on which
he erected his present residence.

When about twenty-one years of age, Mr. McGinness
united with the U. P. church at Cherry Fork, Adams
county, Ohio, under the pastorate of Rev. David MacDill,
D. D., and after locating in Allegheny, transferred his
membership to the Fifth U. P. church, Allegheny, now
under the pastoral care of Rev. James Witherspoon, D.D.
He has been a worthy and efficient member of the session
of that congregation for more than twenty-two years,
having been elected a ruling elder Oct. 6, 1869, and or-
dained as such on the 29th day of the same month, con-
tinuing to serve in that capacity up to the present time.

William and Harriet (McCreight) McGinness had five
children, all born in Allegheny City, as follows :

1. Ella Maud, born Oct. 26, 1869.

2. Joseph Elmer, born Sept. 24, 1872.

3. Hannah Ola, born Oct. 15, 1877 ; died Nov.

I, 1878.

4. Edna Belle, bom June 6, 1883.

5. William Scott, bom June 20, 1887.

n. George Edward McGinness was born Dec.
— , 1 84 1, in Birmingham borough — now South Side,
Pittsburgh — but spent his youthful days mostly in Rob-
inson township, Allegheny county, Pa., where he attended
the Cowan school for a number of years.

Being bereft, when but a child, of the guidance and

66 THE McGINNESS FAMILY.

*

assistance of a father, his welfare in life became one of
dependence upon his own efforts. His ambition was to
enter the Christian ministry, and, not having sufficient
means to obtain the necessary education preparatory to
engaging in that noble work, he resolved to improve
every opportunity to fit himself for his calling. He ac-
cordingly attended school during the winter months, and
worked on a farm during the summer. Being a great
reader and very fond of study, and with his cherished ob-
ject in view, his spare moments were employed in the
pursuit of his studies.

He attended Mansfield Academy two winters, quali-
fying himself for a teacher, after which, in the year 1859,
he went to visit his brother William in Adams county,
Ohio, While there he succeeded in securing a position
as teacher in a district school, which he taught success-
fully until the war broke out.

When the call for troops was made in the autumn of
'61, he gave up his school and responded by enlisting in
Company E, 70th Ohio Volunteer Infantry. After having
spent a few weeks in preparatory drilling in Ohio, the
regiment, with others, was taken to Pittsburgh Landing,
on the Tennessee river. He was engaged in the battle of
Shiloh, April 6-7, 1862, and from the exposure was
taken sick and was removed to his home in Ohio, where
his promising life terminated June 21, 1862, at the early
age of 2 1 years. His remains were interred in St. Clair
U, P. graveyard.

The epitaph on the stone which marks his last rest-
ing-place, is a worthy tribute to his memory : " He, like
many others, for the love of liberty, and to put down re-
bellion, offered himself upon the altar of his country."

THE McGINNESS FAMILY. 57

No. 4.

James McGinness, the youngest son of James and
Mary (Scott) McGinness, was born March i , 1 8 1 5 , on the
Logan farm in Robinson township, Allegheny county.
Pa. In the fall of 1817, after the death of his father, he
was taken, with the rest of the family, to the Scott home-
stead at Campbell's Run, where he remained until his
mother's second marriage, April 14, 1823, when he re-
turned to the Logan farm, and here he spent six years of
his youthful life, attending school with his brothers in the
little log school house of the township.

When about fourteen years of age — May 17, 1829 —
he went to learn the trade of a blacksmith with John
Armstrong, of Sharon, Moon township, Allegheny coun-
ty, Pa. He served four years as an apprentice, after
which he followed his trade for a livelihood until 1837,
when he engaged in steamboating from Pittsburgh to
St. Louis, continuing in this employment until Oct. 8,
1839, when he removed to Lawrenceburg, Dearborn coun-
ty, Indiana, where he again engaged in blacksmithing.

Mr. McGinness was married Aug. 19, 1 841, by Rev.
Albert J. Cotton, of the M. E. church, to Eliza Mericle,
who was born in Waterford, N. Y., Jan. i, 18 19, and re-
moved with her parents to the state of Indiana in the
year 1837.

After marriage they located in Guilford, Dearborn
county, Ind., where they remained for a number of years,
removing thence to Lawrenceburg, same county, Aug. 27,
1857, but in the meantime residing for a brief period near
Westport, Decatur county. From Lawrenceburg they re-
moved to Morris, Ripley county, Ind., thence to Indian-
apolis, Marion county, where they now reside.

In the year 1850 Mr. McGinness united with the
Methodist Episcopal church, with which body he and
wife continue to worship.

58 THE McGINNESS FAMILY.

Since the year 1857 ^^ has been employed by the
Cincinnati, Indianapolis, St. Louis and Chicago Railroad
Company — as blacksmith until Jan. 15, 1887, when, on
account of infirmity, he was obliged to discontinue work-
ing at his trade, and was given a position as flagman by
the same company, which position he now holds.

James and Eliza (Mericle) McGinness had six sons,
viz.: William, Edgar, James W., Ralph E., John E., and
Frank.

I. William McGinness was bom June 19, 1842,
in Guilford, Dearborn county, Ind., and here spent his
boyhood days, receiving the greater part of his education
in the schools of his native county. He began his ca-
reer as a railroad man, in August, 1858, when he was em-
ployed by the Cincinnati, St. Louis and Chicago Railroad
Company, continuing in its employ until the war broke
out. In the month of April, 1861, he responded to the
call for troops, and was assigned to Company D., 7th
Indiana regiment. Having served his time, he was hon-
orably discharged from the army, after which he was again
employed by the railroad company, and continued in this
employment until 1884, when he engaged in the lumber
business. At present writing he is proprietor of the South
Side planing mill at Indianapolis, Ind. He was married
March 2, 1865, to Julia Evans, and located in Lawrence-
burg, Ind., where they resided a number of years, after
which they removed to La Fayette, Tippecanoe county,
Ind., and thence to Indianapolis, where he and family
now reside.

William and Julia (Evans) McGinness had four chil-
dren born to them, as follows :

THE McGINNESS FAMILY. 59

1. Harry, born Dec. 2, 1866, at Lawrenceburg ;

died May 17, 1877.

2. Alice, bom July 13, 1868, at Lawrenceburg;

died Aug. 4, 1868.

3. Percy, born Nov. 22, 1870, at La Fayette.

4. Clare, bom May 18, 1878, at Indianapolis.

n. Edgar McGinness was bom Nov. 30, 1843, in
Guilford, Ind., and died Sept. 5, 1850.

in. James Wilson McGinness was born Dec. 25,
1847, near Westport, Decatur county, Ind., but spent
his boyhood days in Dearborn county, receiving the
greater part of his education at Lawrenceburg, to which
place his parents moved in the year 1857. He was em-
ployed by the Indianapolis and Cincinnati Railway Com-
pany in Sept., 1 86 1, and remained with that company
about twenty-one years, serving successively as fireman,
four years; brakeman, one year ; baggage-master, one
year ; conductor, eight years, and general yard-master,
with headquarters at Indianapolis, seven years. In De-
cember, 1882, he was employed by the Vandalia Line
Railway Company as "Master of Transportation" for all
freight arriving at Indianapolis on the Vandalia Line ; the
Pittsburgh, Cincinnati and St. Louis R. R. ; the Jefferson-
ville, Madison and Indianapolis R. R., and Union Stock
Yard Company — to be delivered to connecting roads. He
continued in this capacity until June i, 1885, when he en-
tered the U. S. government service as " Deputy Collect-
or of Internal Revenue" for the 6th District of Indiana,
having charge of the following counties : Marion, Hen-
dricks, Hancock, Shelby, Johnston, Morgan, Brown, Bar-
tholomew, Jackson, Lawrence and Monroe.

60 THE McGINNESS FAMILY.

In the meantime, Mr, McGinness was married at La
Fayette, Ind., Oct i, 1870, to Amanda V. Shaffer, who
was born in New Comerstown, Ohio, Feb. 11, 1853.
After some changes of residence, they removed to Indian-
apolis, where the wife, Amanda, died Sept. 20, 1880, leav-
ing one daughter. Mr. McGinness was married the second
time, Sept. 28, 1881, to Miss Louisa R. Kurtz, who was
born at La Fayette, Ind., May 10, 1853. They now re-
side in Indianapolis, Ind. James McGinness had by his
first wife, Amanda, one daughter :

Edna Pearl, born in Lawrenceburg, Ind.,
April 22, 1874.

IV. Ralph Edward McGinness was born Aug. 4,
1852, in Guilford, Ind., and died Aug. 30, 1859.

V. John Elliott McGinness was born April 1 1 ,
1857, in Guilford, Dearborn county, Ind., and was but an
infant when his parents removed to Lawrenceburg, same
county. He received his primary education in the dis-
trict schools of the vicinity of his home, completing his
studies in Indianapolis. When about eighteen years of
age he was employed by the Cincinnati, Indianapolis, St.
Louis & Chicago Railway Company, and has continued in
its employ ever since, with the exception of one year,
during which time he worked for the Union Railway Com-
pany, and at several other places in Indianapolis. He
began the train service under his brother William, upon
whose train he was employed as brakeman four years,
after which he was promoted to the position of "Train
Baggage Master," running between Indianapolis and Chi-
cago, which position he now holds. He kept a daily
record of the baggage handled during one year, which

THE McGINNESS FAMILY. 61

amounted to 1 1 ,970 pieces. Mr. McGinness was married
in Indianapolis in the year 1880, to Joanna Wood Swigart,
who was born Jan. 25, 1858, in New Castle, Henry county,
Ind., her parents having emigrated from near Chambers-
burg, Pa., and settled at New Castle in the early settle-
ment of Henry county. After marriage, Mr. and Mrs.
McGinness located in Indianapolis, where they have since
continued to reside. Three children have been born to
them, as follows :

1. Nellie, born Nov. i, 1880; died Oct. 25,

1885.

2. William James, born May 14, 1886.

3. Florence, born Jan. — , 1890.

VI. Frank McGinness was born in Lawrenceburg,
Dearborn county, Ind., Sept. 9, i860, and died Oct. 22,
1865. ■

iSTo. e.

Elizabeth McGinness, the only daughter of James
and Mary (Scott) McGinness, was born March 14, 1817,
on the Logan farm, in Robinson township, Allegheny
county, Pa. After the death of her father, which occurred
when Elizabeth was about four months old, she was
taken, with the rest of the family, to the home of her
grandfather, Samuel Scott, whose farm was adjacent to
the Logan farm. Here her early years were spent.
When she was about six years of age, her mother, hav-
ing married Joseph Logan, returned to the Logan farm.
Here Elizabeth spent her girlhood and early womanhood.
She attended school in a little log school house near
Union church.

She was married at her home in Robinson township,
Sept. 5, 1843, by Rev. James H. Buchanan, then pastor
of the Birmingham A. R. church, to William Neely, of

62 THE McGINNESS FAMILY.

Robinson township, Allegheny county, Pa. They first
went to housekeeping on Boyd's Hill, Pittsburgh, Pa.,
where they remained about eight years — until 185 1, when
they removed to Duquesne borough, (now Eighth ward,
Allegheny, Pa.)

In the spring of 1852 Mrs. Neely and family removed
to Samuel Scott's farm in Robinson township, Allegheny
county, Pa., and here remained until the fall of that same
year, when they returned to Allegheny City. After sev-
eral changes of residence in the Third ward, Allegheny,
where they lived for many years — with the exception of a
short time in which they resided on Federal street, Fourth
ward — they removed to Jackson street. Second ward,
where they purchased a property. Here they resided for
a number of years.

Mrs. Neely died at her home on Jackson street, Feb.
21, 1882, having contracted a severe cold which developed
into pneumonia. She was buried in Uniondale cemetery,
Allegheny, where a granite tablet, properly inscribed,
marks her last resting-place.

In early womanhood she united with what is now
Union U. P. church, during the pastorate of Rev. John
Ekin, and after marriage transferred to the First A. R.
(now Second U. P.) church of Pittsburgh, and finally to
what is now the First U. P. church, Allegheny, continuing
in its communion until the Master called her to "come
up higher."

"Around her loved and honored grave,

The severed ' household band ' may come.
And seem to hear those blessed tones

That made the music of their home.
The faded form, the silent shroud,

These, these were all they gave the tomb;
. She watches o'er them, while she wears
The freshness of immortal bloom."

Mr. Neely was engaged in brick-making in Pitts-

THE McGINNESS FAMILY. 63

burgh for a number of years, but, ir> 1852, went to the
newly discovered gold fields in California. He continued
to reside in that state until the spring of 1889, when he
returned to Pittsburgh with his son William, who went to
visit him at San Buenaventura, Ventura county. He now
resides with his daughters on Atwell street, Pittsburgh,

William and Elizabeth (McGinness) Neely had four
children born to them, viz., Mary A., William, Georgetta
and Sarah E.

I. Mary A. Neeley was born Aug. 11, 1844, on
Boyd's Hill, Pittsburgh, Pa., and here spent her childhood
days, removing with her parents to Allegheny in girlhood.
She attended school for a time in the Eighth ward, Pitts-
burgh, and afterward in the Third ward, Allegheny. Af-
ter the death of her mother she and her two sisters re-
mained at their home on Jackson street, Allegheny, for a
brief period, after which, in April, 1884, they removed to
East End, Pittsburgh, and resided about four years at
the home of their brother William, on Lake street, East
Liberty. From there they removed, in January, 1888, to
Atwell street, where they had purchased a property and
on which they had erected their present residence. In
girlhood Mary united with the First United Presbyterian
church of Allegheny, during the pastorate of Rev. John
T. Pressly, D. D., continuing in its membership until
shortly after her removal to East Liberty, when she
transferred her membership to the Sixth U. P. church of
Pittsburgh, now under the pastoral care of Rev. Robert
M. Russell. She has been for a number of years em-
ployed by Hostetter & Co., Water street, Pittsburgh, as
fore-woman in the binding department.

n. William J. Neeley was born Dec. 6, 1847, o"

64 THE McGINNESS FAMILY.

Boyd's Hill, Pittsburgh, Pa., but spent the greater part of
his youth and early manhood in Allegheny, Pa. He re-
ceived his early education in the Third ward public
schools, Allegheny, and afterward attended the Iron City
Business College, Pittsburgh.

Early in life, in the year 1859, he secured a position
in the dry goods store of George R. White & Co., remain-
ing in their employ about four years, after which he ob-
tained a clerkship in the office of J. W. Arrott, insurance
agent, and continued in his employ about two years. He
then secured a position as assistant book-keeper for Mair
& Davison, and continued with this firm until the year
1867, when he was employed as book-keeper for Bailey,
Fan ell & Co., manufacturers and dealers in plumbers'
supplies, continuing in that capacity until the spring of
1889, when he gave up his position and went to visit his
father in San Buenaventura, Cal.

On his return in May, 1889, he entered into business
with the Standard Manufacturing Co., in the capacity of
cashier and general financial manager, and so continues.

Mr. Neely was married to Rebecca E. Tannehill, who
was born near Hickory, Washington county, Pa., June 18,
1847. She was educated at Mansfield and Oakdale
academies, after which she entered the teachers' profes-
sion. They remained at the home of Mr. Neely's moth-
er, in Allegheny, for a short time after marriage, removing
thence to East Liberty, Pittsburgh. After several changes
of residence in the East End they located on Lake street,
where Mr. Neely had purchased a property and on it
erected his present residence. Mr. and Mrs. Neely and
three children, William, Frank and Mary, are members of
the Sixth U. P. church, Pittsburgh, where Mr. Neely takes
an active part in the Sabbath school work.

William and Rebecca (Tannehill) Neely had six chil-
dren, all born in Pittsburgh, Pa., as follows :

THE McGINNESS FAMILY. 66

1. William Reed, bom May 24, 1876.

2. Frank Tannehill, born Jan. 16, 1878.

3. Mary Alice, born Jan. 28, 1880.

4. Elizabeth McGiNNESS, born Feb. 17,1882.

5. Homer, born Sept. 25, 1885.

6. Martha Watson, born Sept. 14, 1888 ; died

Dec. II, 1890.

III. Georgetta Neely was born Jan. 19, 1850, on
Boyd's Hill, Pittsburgh, Pa., but spent her girlhood days
mostly in the Third ward, Allegheny, receiving her pri-
mary education in the schools of the vicinity of her home.
After completing the course as taught by the public
schools, she attended the Curry Institute, Pittsburgh, then
under the supervision of Robert Curry, A. M., prepara-
tory to engaging in teaching. She taught successfully for
a number of years in the Third ward, Allegheny, being
engaged first in the North avenue building and removing to
Chestnut street in 1871 — the time of the erection of the
new building at that place. When about fifteen years of
age she united with the First U. P. church of Allegheny,
and from there transferred to the Sixth U. P. church of
Pittsburgh, where she is now a communicant, residing
with her sisters on Atwell street. East End.

IV. Sarah E. Neely was born Nov. 8, 1852, in Al-
legheny City, Pa., and here spent her youth and early
womanhood. She received her early education in the
Third ward public school, Allegheny, and also attended
the Fourth ward during the time in which the family lived
on Federal street. After qualifying herself in the com-
mon schools she attended the Curry Institute, with a view
of becoming a teacher. After taking the necessary course
she received a permanent certificate, and entered upon her
chosen work. She taught successfully in the Second

66 THE McGINNESS FAMILY.

ward, (Irwin avenue,) Allegheny, for a number of years,
until September, 1885, when she secured a position in the
Lincoln school, Pittsburgh, where she has, since that time,
been engaged. She was received into the First U. P.
church of Allegheny, on profession of her faith, Feb. i,
1866, during the pastorate of Rev. John T. Pressley,
D. D., transferring her membership to the Sixth U. P.
church, Pittsburgh, subsequent to her removal to the
East End, where she is at present located.

FAMILY OF JOHN McGINNESS,

OF CLINTON, ALLEGHENY COUNTY, VA.

JOHN McGINNESS, the second son of William and
Martha (Wilson) McGinness, was bom in the year
1787 in Staunton, Augusta county, Va., and here
spent his early years, removing with his parents, in
boyhood, to Allegheny county. Pa., and thence to what
is now Shenango township, Crawford county. Pa. He re-
ceived a common school education, such as the schools of
those days afforded, and followed farming for a livelihood.

In early manhood he left Crawford county and re-
turned to Allegheny county, locating near Cavett's Mills.
He engaged in working the farm of Mr. Cavett, of Cavett's
grist and saw mill, on the north branch of Montour's
run. He was married, in the year 18 10, to Margaret,
daughter of P. and Mary Porter Cavett. They continued
to reside at Cavett's Mills until after the birth of three
children, when they removed to a farm about one mile
from Clinton, Findlay township, Allegheny county. Pa.,
Mr. McGinness having purchased the same from one John
Wheeler, in the year 18 16. A few years after, he erected
on said farm a frame house, in which he resided during
the remainder of his life.

His wife Margaret died Aug. 23, 1849, and was buried
in Clinton cemetery. In the year 1853 Mr. McGinness
married as his second wife, Catherine Gauntz, a native of
Mexico, but a resident of the vicinity of Clinton.

Mr. McGinness was elected elder in the Associate
(now U. P.) church of Clinton in the year 1823, during
the pastorate of Rev. William Wilsort, and continued to

68 THE McGINNESS FAMILY.

serve as such until his death, which occurred June 20,
1863, 3-t the age of ^6 years. He was buried in Clinton
cemetery. His wife Catherine survived him several years,
and died Sept — , 1879. She, also, was buried in Clinton
cemetery.

The following memorial was written by John Mc-
Ginness to his children, and dated June 13, 1858 :

^^Dear Childrtu: — This memorial is for you, that
you may remember your father when he has gone to rest.
I have been very earnest for you at the 'Throne of Grace.'
The salvation of your souls has been very near to my
heart. I have engaged in solemn covenant duty, and
given you up to God by name. I hope God has accepted
the dedication. Now, dear children, as the vows of God
are upon you, strive to make your calling and election
sure. Dear children, God has given you children — set be-
fore them a godly example — a godly life makes a happy
death. It grieves me when I think how carelessly I spent
my early life. It is of God's mercy that he has spared an
incumberer of his ground so long. I bless God that he
ever brought me into the pale of the visible church. I
have engaged in many sweet communion Sabbaths, and
hope, through the merits of Jesus Christ, to spend an
eternal Sabbath with God in heaven. There are many
of God's dear saints whose names are dear to me, but the
name of Jesus is much dearer. Now, my dear wife and
children, I commend you to God in the hope that I shall
meet you in heaven, where I hope to rest. Come death
when it will, I hope to say, 'Even so, come, Lord Jesus,'
'into Thy hands I commit my spirit.'

" John McGinness,
"In the 71st year of my age."

John and Margaret (Cavett) McGinness had seven
children born to them, viz : William, Mary, Samuel,
James, Jane, Elizabeth and Margaret.

THE McGINNESS FAMILY. 69

Sl*e;teix No. 1.

William McGinness was bom about the year 1 8 1 1
at Cavett's Mills, Allegheny county, Pa., and was but a
child when his parents removed to a farm near Clinton,
Pa., where he spent his boyhood days, receiving his edu-
cation in the schools of the township.

He was married to Sarah A. Grienstack, but the
date of marriage has not been ascertained. He removed
to Tennessee about the year 1852, where he died, leaving
sons and daughters. All trace of his family has been lost.

ISIo. ^.

Mary McGinness was born about the year 1812, at
Cavett's Mills, Allegheny county. Pa., but spent her girl-
hood days on the homestead farm near Clinton, where
she now resides with her widowed sister, Margaret Wil-
son. She is unmarried.

No. 3.

Samuel McGinness was born Sept. 9, 18 14, at Cav-
ett's Mills, but spent his boyhood days on the home-
stead farm near Clinton, Pa., receiving his education in
the schools of the vicinity of his home.

He learned the trade of boiler-maker, but the con-
stant noise of that occupation being hurtful to him, he,
with his brothers, engaged in the lumber business, at
which he continued for about three years. He then went
back to the old homestead to manage and work the farm
— his father having retired from active life.

He was married Jan. — , 1836, by Rev. Carr, to Isa-
belle Reed, of Pittsburgh, Pa. After marriage they re-
sided near the homestead farm — Mr. McGinness continu-

70 THE McGINNESS FAMILY.

ing to work the same — until 1842, when they removed to
Indiana county, Pa., where they had purchased a farm.
Here they resided about six years, when they removed to
Allegheny City, Pa., remaining here about five years — un-
til March 12, 1853, when they bade adieu to parents and
home, and with a party of friends and their families,
started for California, going to St. Joseph, Mo., by water,
and thence across the plains with ox teams as a means
of transportation.

Before leaving home a company was organized by
Rev. Thompson, who drew up a constitution and by-laws
which all signed, agreeing to take turns in guarding the
train and doing sentinel duty ; but during the journey
some of the younger members of the company grew res-
tive, and were disrespectful to their elders and uncontrol-
able in their actions. When they reached the Platte river,
Mrs. Thompson, the minister's wite, died and was there
buried by Mr. McGinness and a man named McKine.

Great difficulty was experienced in fording the Platte
river. It required the assistance of all the men and ani-
mals to get the wagons across, one by one — resting them
on the sand-bar in the middle of the river. When the last
wagon — in it a delicate woman named French and her
children — was on the sand-bar, the fractious element re
fused to assist in getting the wagon off, and the family
was left, in great terror, on the bar all night. The next
morning they received assistance from a strange company
near by, and succeeded in getting the wagon across.

Being disgusted with such heartless conduct on the
part of some of the company, Mr. McGinness, the French
family, and a family named Brown, parted from the train,
which took the Oregon road, and proceeded on their
way to California. When they reached Great Salt Lake
Mr. McGinness was detained three weeks on account of

THE McGINNESS FAMILY. 71

sickness in his family. During his stay here he had quite
an interesting interview with Brigham Young, who strong-
ly advised him to become a Mormon.

After his family recovered Mr. McGinness joined com-
pany with a Southern family named Willson, and con-
tinued on the journey. Finally, after having endured
great hardships and being subject to the dangers of a
long and perilous journey in those days of wagon-travel,
they reached Hangtown, now Placerville, El Dorado
county, Cal., Oct. lo, 1853, where they located.

Mr. McGinness was engaged for many years in the
mines with varying success. He purchased a property in
Placerville, on which he now resides. He also has one
hundred and sixty acres in the pine forests, about thirty
miles from Placerville.

About the year 1840 Mr. McGinness united with the
Associate (now U. P.) church at Clinton, Rev. William
Wilson pastor, and afterwards connected with the Presby-
terian church at Placerville, Cal., with which body he now
worships.

His wife, Isabelle, died Jan. 10, 1889, aged 75 years.
She was buried in Union cemetery, Placerville, Cal.

Samuel and Isabelle (Reed) McGinness had born to
them eight children, only four of whom grew to maturity
— the others having died from scarlet fever during the
year 1843. William and John died and were buried at
the same time. Franklin died a month after, and James
died six months later. Thus, in a few short months, these
parents were made childless. Their family record is as
follows :

I. William Reed McGinness, born in Findlay
township, Allegheny county, Pa., Feb. 22, 1837, and died
in Indiana county, Pa., in the year 1843.

72 THE McGINNESS FAMILY.

II. John McGinness, born near Clinton, Allegheny
county, Pa., Dec. 24, 1838, and died in 1843.

III. Franklin McGinness, born near Clinton, Pa.,
Aug. II, 1843, and died in 1843.

IV. James Harry McGinness, born in Indiana
county, Pa., April 8, 1843, and died that same year.

V, Margaret McGinness was born Oct. 29, 1845,
in Indiana county. Pa. When she was about three years
of age her parents removed to Allegheny, Pa., where she
spent about six years of her early life, removing thence,
in girlhood, to Placerville, Cal., where she received her
education in the public schools and at C. B. Conklin's
Academy. She was married, Feb. 22, 1870, to W. H.
Brown, of Shingle Springs, Cal., who has served twice as
sheriff of El Dorado county, Cal., and twice as state
senator from the same county. He also served one term
as United States Surveyor General for the state, and is at
present one of the State Harbor Commissioners, located
in San Francisco, Cal., where he and wife now reside.
Two children were born to them, both now deceased.

VI. John Reed McGinness was bom Oct. 24, 1849,
in Allegheny City, Pa., and removed with his parents to
Placerville in the year 1853. Here he spent his boyhood
days, receiving his education in the public schools and
Conklin's Academy, of Placerville ; Brayton's College, Oak-
land, and Heald's College, San Francisco. He has had
charge of several mercantile houses, and was, for a time,
clerk in the U. S. Surveyor General's office. At present
writing he is head clerk in the State Surveyor's office,
located in Sacramento, Cal. He was married, in the year
1882, to Catherine Beauchamp, of San Francisco. One
son has blessed their union.

THE McGINNESS FAMILY. 73

VII. Samuel Henry McGinness was bom June 6,
1852, in Allegheny City, Pa., and was but an infant when
his parents crossed the plains to California. He spent
his boyhood days in Placerville, receiving his primary
education in the public schools of that place, after which
he attended Conklin's Academy and Heald's College,
San Francisco. He was married, March 20, 1877, to
Hattie J. Graham. Mr. McGinness has been for the past
eighteen years in the wholesale grain and flour business
at Shingle Springs, Cal., where he and wife at present re-
side. No children.

VIII. ISABELLE McGinness was born Jan. 23, 1855,
in Placerville, Cal., where she has always resided. She
was educated in the public schools and at Conklin's
Academy, and also received a musical education. She is
at present writing an invalid, rendered so from catarrh in
the head, from which she has suffered many years.

No. 4.

James McGinness was born in the year 1 8 16, on
his father's farm near Clinton, Pa., and here spent his
boyhood days, receiving his education in the schools of
his native township. He was engaged in agricultural
pursuits.

He was married Nov. 28, 1844, to Mary M., daugh-
ter of Mitchell and Ann (George) Ramsey, and niece of
Rev. James Ramsey, D. D., of Canonsburg, Pa. They
resided in the vicinity of Clinton until the year 1848,
when they removed to Carroll county, Ohio, and thence,
in 1857, to Bloomington, Ind., where they remained until
the year 1876, removing, finally, to College Springs, Page
county, Iowa.

74 THEMcGINNESS FAMILY.

Early in manhood James McGinness united with the
Associate Reformed (now U. P.) church of CHnton. From
the time of his removal to College Springs until his death
he was a member of the United Presbyterian church of
that place — Rev. William Johnston, D. D., pastor. His
widow still worships with that congregation.

In the month of March, 1890, Mr. McGinness con-
tracted a severe cold, which developed into la grippe,
from which he died March 15, 1890. He was buried in
the cemetery at College Springs.

" By death comes life — by loss comes gain ;
Heaven's joy for a tear — heaven's peace for the pain."

James and Mary (Ramsey) McGinness had five chil-
dren born to them, viz.: John M., William J., Annie E.,
Thomas P. and Mareraret E.

I. John M. McGinness was born Jan. 25, 1847, in
Clinton, Pa., but spent his boyhood days in Carroll coun-
ty, Ohio, and in Bloomington, Ind., receiving his educa-
tion in the schools of those places. He removed with
his parents to College Springs, Iowa, in 1876. He is un-
married, and, at present writing, lives in Chase county,
Nebraska.

II. William J. McGinness was born Aug. 14,
1850, in Carroll count}^, Ohio, and here spent his early
years, removing with his parents to Bloomington, Ind.,
when about seven years of age. He was married in the
year 1875 to Miss Ella Barnes, who died leaving five
children.

On the 7th of June, 1892, Mr. McGinness married as
his second wife. Miss Etta Bean, and now resides in Col-
lege Springs, Iowa.

William and Ella (Barnes) McGinness had five chil-

THE McGINNESS FAMILY. 75

dren, all born in Page county, Iowa, except the eldest,
who was born in Clay county, 111. The family record is
as follows :

1. Frank, born Jan. 25, 1876.

2. Lulu, born May 24, 1878.

3. Georgetta, born March 24, 1880.

4. Grace, born Feb. 14, 1882.

5. Ella, born Jan. 25, 1884.

III. Annie E. McGinness was born Nov. 5, 1852,
in Carroll county, Ohio, and, in childhood, removed with
her parents to Bloomington, Ind., and thence to College
Springs, Iowa. Here she was married, Feb. — , 1882, to
John C. George, of Carroll county, Ohio, and returned
with him to her native state and county, and located in
Mechanicstown, where they now reside.

John and Annie (McGinness) George have five chil-
dren, as follows :

1. Mary Mertie, born Jan. 24, 1883.

2. Sarah Ethel, born Nov. 17, 1884.

3. James Edwin, born Feb. 9, 1887.

4. Thomas Edgar — twin of James E.

5. John Walter, born, Oct. 15, 1889.

IV. Thomas R. McGinness was born Dec. 2, 1855,
in Carroll county, Ohio, but spent his boyhood days in
Bloomington, Ind., removing with his parents to College
Springs, Iowa, in early manhood. Here he was married
March — , 1883, to Miss Maggie Coleman. Their pres-
ent address is Imperial, Chase county. Neb.

Thomas and Maggie (Coleman) McGinness have five
children, all born in Chase county, Nebraska, except Le-
roy and Jessie, who were born in Page county, Iowa.
The family record is as follows :

76 THE McGINNESS FAMILY.

1. Leroy, born Dec. i8, 1883.

2. Jessie Maud, born March 22, 1885.

3. Mary Alice, born Feb. 9, 1888.

4. William Forrest, born Nov. 16, 1889.

5. IVA Belle, born Oct. 15, 1891.

V. Margaret Emma McGinness was bom April
23, 1861, in Bloomington, Ind., and there spent her early-
life, removing to College Springs, Iowa, when about fif-
teen years of age. She was married June 6, 1883, to Da-
vid McAfee, and with him now resides at the above
named place.

David and Emma (McGinness) McAfee had three
children born to them, as follows :

1. Louis Clyde, bom Feb. 19, 1884 ; died Jan.

17, 1885.

2. David Clarence, born June 20, 1885.

3. Mary Elizabeth, bom Aug. 7, 1889.

No. S.

Jane McGinness was born between the years 18 17
and 1822 — the exact date has not been ascertained. She
died in early womanhood, June 16, 1845, on her father's
farm, where she was born, having lived there all her life.
She was buried in Clinton cemetery.

No. e.

Elizabeth McGinness was born June 23, 1823, on
the homestead farm in Findlay township, Allegheny
county. Pa., and here spent her girlhood days, receiving a
good, common-school education in the schools of her na-
tive township.

THE McGINNESS FAMILY. 77

She was married at her home, June 22, 1849, by Rev.
James G. Rankin, to John Witherspoon, of Robeson
township, Washington county, Pa. — brother of Rev.
James W. Witherspoon, D. D., of Allegheny City.

In the month of July, following their marriage, Eliza-
beth removed to her husband's home on the Witherspoon
farm, in Robeson township, where they continued to re-
side until March i, 1855, when they left the farm and re-
moved to the village of Bavington, Washington county, Pa.

In early womanhood Mrs. Witherspoon united with
the Associate (now U. P.) church of Clinton, and after
marriage transferred her membership to what is now
Robinson U. P. church, continuing in its communion until
her death, which occurred at her home in Bavington, Dec.
30, 1885. She was buried in Robinson U. P. churchyard,
where a gray granite shaft, bearing suitable inscriptions,
marks the place of her interment. Mr. Witherspoon still
resides in Bavington.

John and Elizabeth (McGinness) Witherspoon had
two children born to them, as follows :

I. John McGinness Witherspoon was born Aug.
26, 1850, on the homestead farm in Robeson township,
and was but a child when his parents removed to Baving-
ton, Pa., where he spent his boyhood days, receiving his
primary education in the schools of the village.

Having decided to study for the Christian ministry,
he entered Westminster College, New Wilmington, Pa.,
from which institution he was graduated in 1873. He
studied theology at the U. P. Theological Seminary in
Allegheny, Pa.; was licensed May 2, 1876, by Frankfort
Presbytery, and ordained June 12, 1877, by Allegheny
Presbytery. He was pastor of East Union congregation
— Allegheny county. Pa. — from June 12, 1877, until Dec.
5, 1882. Rev. Witherspoon was married Nov. 9, 1876,

78 THE McGINNESS FAMILY.

to Miss Annie Nevin, of Allegheny City. They now re-
side at Hulton, Allegheny county, Pa. Three sons have
been born to them, viz :

1. John Nevin, born Jan. 24, 1878.

2. Joseph Boyd McGinness, born Aug. 13, 1880.

3. Samuel Calvin, born July 24, 1885.

II. Jane Eliza Witherspoon was born Feb. 6,
1852, on the homestead farm in Washington county, Pa.,
but spent her girlhood in the village of Bavington, receiv-
ing a good common school education in the schools of
her native county. She was married at her home, Sept.
28, 1S76, to James T. Patterson. They now reside in
Burgettstown, Washington county. Pa. Five children
have been born to them, (James and Emma twins,) as
follows :

1. Lenora, born Nov. 16, 1877.

2. Lizzie Myrtle, born Dec. 7, 1882.

3. Jennie Estelle, born Jan. 5, 1888.

4. James Witherspoon, born Jan. 21, 1890;

died July 6, 1890.

5. Emma Margaret, twin sister of James W.;

died July 4, 1890.

ISTo. tZ.

Margaret McGinness was born March 22, 1826,
on her father's farm near Clinton, Allegheny county. Pa.,
and here spent the greater part of her life. She received
her education in the schools of the vicinity of her home.

In girlhood, about the year 1841, she became iden-
tified with the Associate (now U. P.) church of Clinton,
of which she is still a consistent member.

Margaret McGinness was united in marriage Aug. 7,

THE McGINNESS FAMILY. 79

1847, by Rev. Alexander Murray, to Hamilton W. Wilson,
who was born Oct. 31', 1812, at Wilson's Mills, Beaver
county. Pa., and was a farmer by occupation. They re-
sided near Clinton, Pa. until the spring of 1858, when
they removed to Clinton county, Ohio, where they re-
mained six or seven years, after which they returned to
the old homestead near Clinton. Here Mr. Wilson died
Feb. 2, 1888, and was buried in the cemetery at Clinton.
His wife Margaret still survives him, and resides, with her
sister Mary, in the McGinness homestead near Clin-
ton, Pa.

Hamilton and Margaret (McGinness) Wilson had
eight children, all born near Clinton, Allegheny county.
Pa., except John, Catherine and Robert, who were born
in Clinton county, Ohio. The family record is as follows :

I. Margaret Jane Wilson, born Nov. — , 1848,
and married Feb. — , 1866, by Rev. Samuel C. Jennings,
D. D., to John A. Onstott, a machinist by trade. They
resided at Phillipsburg, Beaver county. Pa., and were
members of the Sharon Presbyterian church. Mr. Ons-
tott died in April, 1872, and his wife, Margaret, died in
Nov. 1887; both are buried in the cemetery at Sharon,
Moon township, Allegheny county, Pa. Their children
are as follows : (surname Onstott.)

1. ROBBALENA, bom April — , 1867 ; educated at

Beaver Female College, from which institu-
tion she was graduated in music. She was
married Sept. — , 1889, to F. M. Golden.
Their present residence is Fallston, Beaver
county. Pa.

2. Lizzie H., born April — , 1869.

3. Margaret E., born April — , 1871.

80 THE McGINNESS FAMILY.

II. Mary Susan Wilson, born Nov. 25, 1850. She

united with the Clinton U. P. congregation in the year

1870. She resides on the homestead farm near Clinton.

III. James Hamilton Wilson, born March 20, 1853,
and died in Clinton county, Ohio, in the year 1861. He
was buried in Wilmington cemetery, Ohio.

IV. Elizabeth Ida Wilson, born Feb. 5, 1856, and
when about fourteen years of age united with the Clinton
U. P. congregation. She resides with her mother on the
old homestead farm near Clinton, Pa. «

V. John McGinness Wilson, born May 5, 1858,
and married Lizzie Casber, of Canonsburg, Washington
county, Pa. They now reside in the vicinity of Clinton,
Mr. Wilson being engaged in farming. They are mem-
bers of Clinton U. P. church.

VI. Catherine W. Wilson, born Aug. 28, i860,
and married by Rev. D. K. McKnight, to William S.
White, of Uniontown, Pa., June 9, 1879. Mr. White is a
painter by occupation. They now reside at Clinton, Pa.,
and are members of the U. P. church at that place. Mr.
and Mrs. White have children, as follows:

1. John H., born March 27, 1880.

2. Ralph J., born Aug. 28, 1881.

3. Beulah S., born Nov. 27, 1883.

VII. Robert W. Wilson, born April 30, 1863, and
married by Rev. D. K. McKnight, March 27, 1883, to
Ellen J. Bailey, of Allegheny county. Pa. He was a car-
penter by trade, which occupation he followed success-
fully until his death, which was caused by his falling from

THE McGINNESS FAMILY. 81

a height of 80 feet while working at his trade. He died
Nov. 2, 1889, at the early age of 26 years, and was buried
in the graveyard at Hebron, Allegheny county. Pa. He
was a worthy and zealous member of Hebron Presbyte-
rian church at the time of his death, and resided near Clin-
ton, Findlay township, Allegheny county. Pa.

Mr. and Mrs. Wilson had four children born to them,
as follows :

1. Joseph B., born Oct 31, 1884.

2. John H., born July 26, 1886.

3. Robert L., born Feb. 26, 1888.

4. Margaret E. born March 3, 1890.

Vni. AUDELLIA S. Wilson, born in the year 1866,
and married March 8, 1886, by Rev. D. K. McKnight,
then pastor of Clinton U. P. congregation, to David A.
Doughty. Their present residence is in Moon township,
Allegheny county, Pa., where Mr. Doughty is engaged in
farming. They are members of the Sharon Presbyterian
church. Their children are as follows : (surname Doughty.)

<^imESTER A., born Dec. 30, 1887.

2. Bessie M., born May 22, 1889.

3. Margaret J., born Dec. i, 1891.

FAMILY OF MARTHA (McGINNESS) COTTON,

OF CRAWFORD COUNTY, PA.

JlIT ARTHA McGINNESS, the eldest daughter of
/ Y I William and Martha (Wilson) McGinness, was

1 I born Dec. 6, 1 791, in Staunton, Augusta county,
^— • Va., and there spent several years of her early
life. In girlhood she removed with her parents to Alle-
gheny county, Pa., and thence to a farm in Shenango
township, Crawford county, Pa., where she spent the
greater part of her life. She received an education such
as the schools of those days afforded.

She was married, in the year 18 10, at the age of
nineteen, to Captain Robert Cotton,* who was born in
Washington county. Pa., Aug. 2, 1787, and in the year
1797 removed with his parents to a farm four miles west
of Meadville, on Vanhorn's run, in what is now Crawford
county. Pa. A few years after marriage, in the year 18 17,
they purchased the McGinness homestead in Crawford

♦Robert Cotton was a son of Colonel John Cotton, who fought through the revolu-
tionary war under General Washington ; and a descendent of John Cotton, the first
Puritan minister in New England. In Bancroft's History of the United States we find
the following : " In 1633, during the long summer voyage of the two hundred passen-
gers who freighted thfe Griffin, three sermons a day beguiled their weariness. ....
Then came tlie most revered spiritual teachers of two commonwealths : the acute and
subtile John Cotton, the son of a Puritan lawyer; eminent at Cambridge as a scholar;
quick in the nice perceptions of distindlions, and pliant in dialedls ; in manner, pur-
suasive rather than commanding ; . . . . deeply devout by nature, as well as habits
from childhood ; hating heresy, and still precipitately eager to prevent evil actions by
suppressing ill opinions, yet verging toward a progress in truth and in religious freedom;
an avowed enemy to democracy, which he feared as the blind despotism of animal in-
stinfls in the multitude, yet opposing hereditary power in all its forms ; desiring a gov-
ernment of moral opinion, according to the laws of universal equity, and claiming the
ultimate resolution for the whole body of the people." Such was the ancestral relative
of Robert Cotton.

According to Lossing's Pidlorial Field Book of the Revolution, " the Peninsula of
Shawmut, on the coast of Massachusetts Bay, was called by the English Tri-mountain,
and afterwards changed to Boston as a compliment to Rev. John Cotton, who emigrated
from Boston, Lincolnshire, England."

THE McGINNESS FAMILY. 83

county, [see sketch of William McGinness, Sr.] where
they continued to reside during the remainder of their
lives, Mr. Cotton being engaged in farming.

In early life Martha McGinness became a member of
the Covenanter church, and afterwards connected with the
Methodist Episcopal church, of which body she remained
a consistent member until her death. Mr. Cotton was in
the communion of the Presbyterian church for many years,
and also transferred his membership to the M. E, church.

Mrs. Cotton died on the homestead farm Nov. 20,
1845. Her husband Robert Cotton survived her a few
years, and died May 21, 1848. Both were buried in
Espyville cemetery, Crawford county. Pa., where marble
tablets, properly inscribed, mark the place of their inter-
ment.

*' Call not back the dear departed,

Anchored safe where storms are o'er;
On the border land we left them,

Soon to meet and part no more.
Far beyond this world of changes,

Far beyond this world of care,
We shall find our missing loved ones,

In our Father's mansion fair."

Robert and Martha (McGinness) Cotton had four
children born to them, viz : Margaret, Eliza, William and
John V.

Siteitch ISTo. 1.

Margaret Cotton, the eldest child of Robert and
Martha (McGinness) Cotton, was born Sept. 5, 181 1, in
Shenango township, Crawford county, Pa., and here spent
her girlhood days, receiving her education in the schools
of the vicinity of her home.

She was married at her home in the above named
township. May 20, 1834, (the day on which Lafayette

84 THE McGINNESS FAMILY.

died,) to William Hamill, who was born in Beaver town-
ship, Beaver county, Pa., July 22, 1809, and was a tailor
by trade.

They located after marriage in Hartstown, Crawford
county, Pa., where they remained several years, removing
thence to East Fallowfield township, same county. In
May, 1 860 they emigrated to Kansas and located in Leav-
enworth City, where they remained until 1866, when they
removed to Wyandotte county, and from there, April 14,
1876, to Cowley county — all in the above named state.
Here Mr. Hamill died June 14, 1882. Margaret, his
wife, removed to Optima, Beaver county, Oklahoma, in
August, 1890, where she at present resides.

About the year 1839 she and her husband united
with the Methodist Episcopal church in Hartstown, Pa.
/ William and Margaret (Cotton) Hamill had three
children born to them, viz.: John K., Robert C, and
Martha E.

I. John K. Hamill was born Dec. 24, 1835, in
Hartstown, Crawford county, Pa., and spent his youth and
early manhood in his native county, receiving his educa-
tion in the schools of the township. He was married in
East Fallowfield township, Crawford county, Oct. 7, 1856,
to Mary J. Anderson, of the above named township
They removed from Crawford county, Pa., to Kansas in
the early part of 1 860, and located in Leavenworth coun-
ty, where they remained for some time, removing finally,
to Grenola, Elk county, Kan., which is their present resi-
dence. They are connected with the Presbyterian church
at that place. Mr. Hamill is engaged in farming. Seven
children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Hamill, as
follows :

THE McGINNESS FAMILY. 85

1. William Cyrus, born Aug. i, 1857.

2. RiLLA D.,born Sept. 28, 1858 ; died May 29,

1885.

3. Minnie E., born April 5, i860; died Sept.

15, 1862.

4. Maggie Eliza, born March 5, 1863.

5. John Vance, born March 8, 1866.

6. Walter A., born July 28, 1868 ; died Sept.

2, 1871.

7. Marian Jackson, bom Jan. 27, 1872.

II. Robert Cotton Hamill was bom April 17,
1837, in Hartstown, Crawford county, Pa., and received a
common-school education in the schools of his native
county. When he grew to manhood he learned the trade
of a carpenter, which occupation he followed for many
years. He was married May 26, 1857, in Crawford coun-
ty. Pa., to Elizabeth Jackson. They remained in said
county until after the birth of two children, when, in the
the spring of i860, they removed to Kansas and located
first in Leavenworth county. After several changes of
residence, residing respectively in Johnston, Wyandotte,
Cowley, Chautauqua, Greenwood and Montgomery coun-
ties, they removed to Thayer, Neosho county, Kan., and
here they now reside.

In the year 1859 Mr. Hamill joined the M. E. church
in Crawford county, on probation, but during his residence
in Cowley county, Kan., he became identified with the
"United Brethren in Christ," and since that time has been
preaching that faith — their ministers being established on
the itinerant plan. Mr. Hamill was in regular service
sixty days during the " Price raid " in Missouri in the au-
tumn of 1864.

Robert and Elizabeth Hamill had seven children bom
to them, as follows :

86 THE McGINNESS FAMILY..

1. MiRON Abel, bom May 12, 1858 ; died Sept.

15, 1858, in Crawford county, Pa., and was
buried in Jackson graveyard.

2. Levret Llewllyn, born April 8, 1859 ; died

in Johnston county, Kan., Sept. 18, i860.

3. Abram Robert, born , i860, in St.

Louis, Mo., and married in Elk county,
Kan., March i, 1883, to Nannie Sanders,
formerly of Kentucky.

4. Samuel McCown, bom June 25, 1863, in

Leavenworth county, Kan.

5. William Thomas, born June 17, 1868, in

Wyandotte county, Kan., and married Oct.
26, 1890, to Ella Haas.

6. Martha Jane, born April 24, 1870, in Wy-

andotte county, Kan., and married March
9, 1892, in Thayer, Neosho county, Kan.,
to S. C. Yockey.

7. John Walter, bom July 6, 1873, in Wyan-

dotte county, Kan.

in. Martha Eliza Hamill was born March 14,
1849, in East Fallowfield township, Crawford county,
Pa., and there spent her childhood days, receiving her pri-
mary education in the schools of the vicinity of her
home. When eleven years of age she emigrated with her
parents to Leavenworth, Kan., where she attended school
several years, afterwards completing her studies in Bald-
win City. She was married at her home in Wyandotte
county, June 9, 1870, to Warren Kean, who was born in
Putnam county, Ohio, June 19, 1845, and is engaged in
farming. After marriage they located in Wyandotte coun-
ty, Kan., where they remained until April 14, 1876, when
they removed to Cowley county. From there they re-
moved to Stevens county, in February, 1888, and thence

THE McGINNESS FAMILY. 87

in June, 1890, to Optima, Beaver county, Oklahoma,
which is their present residence. In early life Martha be-
came a member of the Methodist church and remained in
its communion until some time after her marriage, when
she identified herself with the Christian church, of which
her husband was a member.

Warren and Martha (Hamill) Kean had eight chil-
dren, all born in' Kansas except Hattie May, who was
born in Optima, Oklahoma. The family record is as
follows :

1. Infant, born Aug. 20, 1871 ; died the same

day.

2. Thomas Edwin, bom Jan. i, 1873 ; died Sept.

10, 1874.

3. Margaret Eliza, born June 17, 1875 ; died

Jan. 3, 1877.

4. Rosa Leona, born June 20, 1877.

5. Almeria Mabel, born Dec. 17, 1879.

6. John Hamill, born April 8, 1883.

7. Warren, born April 13, 1885 ; died Aug. 24,

1885.

8. Hattie May, born Sept. 8, 1890.

ISTo. ^.

Eliza Cotton, the second daughter of Robert and
Martha (McGinness) Cotton, was born Nov. 16, 181 5, in
Shenango township, Crawford county, Pa. Her early life
was spent on the homestead farm, and her education re-
ceived in the schools of that vicinity.

She was married at Evansburg, Crawford county.
Pa., Aug. 23, 1835, by Rev. J. R. Findley, to John W.
Murray, who was born Sept. 10, 18 14, in Baltimore, Cum-
berland county, Maryland, and was a tailor by trade.

88 THE McGINNESS FAMILY.

They were located at Andover, Ashtabula county, Ohio,
for a few years, until after the birth of two children, when
they removed to Jamestown,Mercer county. Pa., where they
remained but a short time, removing thence to Gustavus,
Trumbull county, Ohio. Here they resided for a number
of years, after which they removed to New Castle, Law-
rence county, Pa., where Mrs. Murray died March 12,
1884. Her husband survives her, and is located in Co-
lumbiana county, Ohio.

John and Eliza (Cotton) Murray had five children
born to them, viz.: Martha E., Robert W., Mary M., Ella
A., and John W.

I. Martha E. Murray was born July 18, 1837, i"
Andover, Ashtabula county, Ohio, and was but a child
when her parents removed to Jamestown, Pa. Her girl-
hood days were spent mostly in Gustavus, Ohio, where
she received a good education, removing thence, with her
parents, to New Castle, Pa.

She was married at the latter place, Oct. 31, i860,
by Rev. Elliot E. Swift, of Allegheny, Pa., to James R.
Percival, who was born in Youngstown, Ohio, June 14,
1837. Mr. and Mrs. Percival were located in New Lis-
bon, Columbiana county, Ohio, for more than twenty
years, after which, about the year 1888, they removed to
Leetonia, same county, where Mr. Percival had purchased
the "Valley House." He was conducting that hotel at
the time of his death, which occurred at his home Feb. 6,
1890. His remains were taken to New Lisbon for inter-
ment.

The following extract from a sketch of the life of
Major J. R. Percival, was taken from a New Lisbon
paper :

"At the breaking out of the war of the rebellion,

THE McGINNESS FAMILY. 89

when President Lincoln issued a call for seventy-five thou-
sand men to serve for three months to put down the re-
bellion, he was among the first in Youngstown to enlist
in the 19th O. V. I., and his record as a soldier was as
enviable as that of any of Ohio's sons who wore the blue.
He served with distinction to the end of the three months
service. At the close of his first term of enlistment he
re-enlisted in the same regiment, and was commissioned
first lieutenant for the remainder of the war. He was
afterwards made captain of the company, and for brave
and meritorious conduct on the battle fields of Chicka-
mauga and Stone River, was promoted to major of the
regiment. In his years in camp and field, on the march
and in the fierce crash of battle, and in every crucible in
which Major Percival was tried, he was the true, unselfish
friend, the staunch comrade and unflinching soldier. As
private, lieutenant, captain and later as major of the
regiment, he was ever faithful to his trust, and in the en-
tire command he had not one enemy. He was held in
such high esteem by his superior officers that he was re-
quested by them to enlist in the regular army, in whicli
he was offered a high rank, but he declined. At the
close of the war he laid aside his uniform and returned to
his citizenship. In 1884 he was appointed by Governor
Hoadley, Oil Inspector for this district, which office he
well filled until a change in the administration. He was a
man of high sense of honor ; of exceptionally fine mental
attainments; was unusually well read, and possessed the
invaluable faculty of remembering accurately all that he
read. Major J. R. Percival is gone! A truer comrade,
better soldier, or more unselfish man never wore the blue,
or marched under the stars and stripes. After life's hard
fought battles his tent is pitched in the camp of everlast-
ing peace."

90 THE McGINNESS FAMILY.

Mrs. Percival still resides in Leetonia, and conducts
the "Valley House."

James and Martha (Murray) Percival had one daugh-
ter born to them, viz.:

Mary T., bom March 4, 1873, in Oil City, Pa.,
and married, Sept. 24, 1891, to John Morri-
son, only son of Harvey Morrison, Esq., of
New Lisbon, Ohio. The ceremony was
performed at the bride's home in Leetonia,
Ohio — Rev. L. F. Laverty, of New Lisbon,
officiating. Mr. Morrison is a lawyer by
profession, and is, at present writing, lo-
cated in New Lisbon.

n. Robert W. Murray was born July 26, 1838, in
Andover, Ashtabula county, Ohio, and died July 28, 1839,
in Jamestown, Pa.

in. Mary M. Murray was bom Jan. 6, 1840, in
Jamestown, Mercer county, Pa., but spent her girlhood
days in Gustavus, Ohio, and there received her primary
education, completing her studies in Perkiomen College,
near Philadelphia. She died in Meadville, Pa., in early
womanhood, Nov. 24, 1867.

IV. Ella A. Murray was bom Feb. 15, 1845, in
Gustavus, Trumbull county, Ohio, and there spent her
childhood days, removing with her parents to New Cas-
tle, Pa., in girlhood. She received her primary education
in the schools of the vicinity of her home, completing her
studies in Meadville, Crawford county. Pa.

She was married Oct. 16, 1862, in Meadville, by Rev.

THE McGINNESS FAMILY. 91

E, L. Plant, to Robert Riddle, who was engaged in the
hotel business. They remained in Meadville a few years
after marriage, removing thence to Oil City, Venango
county, Pa., where they were located several years. From
there they removed to New Castle, Lawrence county,
Pa., which was their home for many years. Here Mr.
Riddle died May 12, 1884. His widow and two children
now reside in Stockton, San Joaquin county, Cal.

Robert and Ella (Murray) Riddle had six children
born to them, as follows :

1. Ralph P., bom May 28, 1864, in Meadville,

Pa., and received the greater part of his ed-
ucation in Youngstown, Mahoning county,
Ohio, where he is now located, being em-
ployed as clerk by the Penna. R. R. Com-
pany. He was married in New Castle, Pa.,
June 12, 1886, to Miss Mary Beebe. One
child has blessed their union, viz.:

(a) Lela, born April 10, 1889, in
Youngstown, Ohio.

2. John M., born Sept. 13, 1865, in Oil City,

Pa.; died Aug. 11, 1867.

3. William Thompson, born April i, 1867, in

Oil City, Pa.; died March 30, 1868.

4. J. RUNCE, born March 30, 1870, in New Cas-

tle, Pa.; died June 7, 1872.

5. Helen, born July i?, 1876, in Youngstown,

Ohio.

6. Clair Lamont, bom Sept. 15, 1878, in New

Castle, Pa.

V. John Winfield Murray was bom April 13,
1850, in Gustavus, Ohio, and died Dec. 9, 1850.

92 THE McGINNESS FAMILY.

nsTo. S.

William Cotton, the eldest son of Robert and
Martha (McGinness) Cotton, was born Oct. i8, 1818, on
the homestead farm near Hartstown, Crawford county,
Pa., and there spent his early life, receiving his primary
education in the schools of his native township.

Having concluded to adopt the medical profession,
alter receiving sufficient education, he commenced the
study of medicine under the direction of Doctor William
Gibson, a practitioner of Jamestown, Mercer county, Pa.
He afterwards attended medical lectures at Geneva Col-
lege, N. Y., and entered upon the practice of his profes-
sion in Jamestown, Pa.

While located in Jamestown he was married, in the
year 1842, to Mary Gibson, sister of Dr. William Gibson.
He continued his practice in Jamestown for a brief pe-
riod, after which he and wife removed to Edenburg, Law-
rence county. Pa., where they remained but a short time,
removing thence to Brownsville, Fayette county. Pa.
From there they removed to the town of Centreville,
(East Bethlehem P. O.,) Washington county. Pa., where
Doctor Cotton had an extensive and very successful prac-
tice for a period of thirty-four years, after which he re-
tired from practice and removed to Brownsville, Pa. He
was president of the " National Deposit and Discount
Bank " of the latter place at the time of his death, which
occurred at the home of his son. Dr. William G. Cotton,
in Centreville, Washington county, Pa., Nov. 23, 1881.
He was buried in the cemetery attached to Taylor's
church, Washington county. Pa. The family lot is
marked by a granite monument, upon which is inscribed
the date and place of birth, death, etc., of Doctor Cotton,
also the same of his wife and daughter.

His widow survived him nine and one-half years, re-

THE McGINNESS FAMILY. 93

siding part of that time with her son. She died in Cen-
treville, Pa., May 14, 1891, and was buried beside her
husband in Taylor's cemetery.

William and Mary (Gibson) Cotton had two chil-
dren born to them, viz.: Ella M. and William G.

I. Ella M. Cotton was born Oct. 9, 1843, in
Brownsville, Fayette county. Pa., but spent her girlhood
days in Centreville, Washington county. Pa. She re-
ceived her education in the schools of the vicinity of her
home, completing her studies at Bellsville High School,
Washington county, Pa.

She was married Oct. 14, 1863, to A. B. Richardson,
of Bentleyville, Washington county, Pa. — a farmer by oc-
cupation. They resided in Centreville about four years
after marriage, removing thence to a farm near Williams-
port, Morrow county, Ohio. Here Mrs. Richardson died
Sept. 13, 1879, aged thirty-six years, and was buried in
Mt. Tabor cemetery. Her husband afterwards married a
very estimable woman, and continues to reside on the
homestead farm in Morrow county, Ohio, (Andrews P. O.)

A. B. and Ella (Cotton) Richardson had eight chil-
dren born to them, as follows :

I. Annetta B., born Oct. 23, 1864, and married
May 30, 1882, to Dr. G. W. Whitney.
They now reside in Little Sandusky, Wyan-
dot county, Ohio. Three children have
been born to them, viz.:

{a) Ethel, born April 30, 1883.

(b) Grace, born March 11, 1884.

(c) George W., born Aug. 12, 1888;

died Aug. 27, i'

94 THE McGINNESS FAMILY.

2. Mary C, born Jan. 6, i866, and married Jan.

II, 1890, to George G. Lydy, a lawyer by
profession. Their present residence is
Springfield, Green county, Missouri. One
daughter has blessed this union, viz.:

Edna Richardson, born May 29,
1891.

3. William D., born June 13, 1867, and married

Oct. 10, 1888, to Nora E. Caldwell. They
reside in Galion, Crawford county, Ohio,
where Mr. Richardson is engaged in agri-
cultural pursuits. Their children are as
follows :

(a) Clyde Donald, born Sept. 11,

1889.
(d) Wanneda Bernice, born Oct. 8,
1891.

4. Clyde V., born Nov. 19, 1868. He is en-

gaged as book-keeper for Wagner & Son,
of Mansfield, Richland county, Ohio.

5. Walter, born June 8, 1870; died June 10,

1870.

6. Lulu B., born Sept. 13, 1871, and is now at-

tending a female seminary at Granville, O.

7. Eldora, born Jan. 25, 1874. She, also, is at-

tending Granville Female Seminary.

8. Adalaide, born Oct. 5, 1875, She is now at-

tending school with her sisters at Granville,
Ohio.

II. William Gibson Cotton, the only son of Will-
iam and Mary (Gibson) Cotton, was born Jan. 8, 1848, in
Centreville, Washington county, Pa., and here spent his
youth and early manhood. He received his primary edu-
cation in the schools of the vicinity of his home.

THE McGINNESS FAMILY. 96

Desiring to enter the medical profession, he accord-
ingly began preparation for his chosen vocation. After
receiving a preparatory education in the schools of his
native county, he entered Jefferson Medical College, Phila-
delphia, Pa., from which institution he was graduated
March 12, 1869, when but 21 years of age. He at once
commenced the practice of medicine with his father at
Centreville, (East Bethlehem P. O.,) Pa., where he con-
tinued for a number of years, with the exception of a
short time in which he practiced in Coal Center, same
county.

Dr. Cotton was married in the year 1876 to Anna
Vance Young, daughter of Robert Young, of Mononga-
hela City, Washington county. Pa., and continued to re-
side in Centreville for several years, removing thence to
Washington, Pa., and from there, in the year 1887, to
Pittsburgh, Pa., where he continues the practice of medi-
cine, his present address being No. 506 Penn avenue.

William and Annie (Young) Cotton had three chil-
dren born to them, as follows :

1. Robert William, born May 26, 1877, in Cen-

treville, Pa.

2. Emily, born May i, 1882, in Centreville, Pa.

3. Harry Donald, born Jan. i, 1885, in Monon-

gahela City, Pa.

ISto. 4.

John Vance Cotton, the youngest son of Robert
and Martha (McGinness) Cotton, was born Sept. 9, 1820,
on the homestead farm in Shenango township, Crawford
county. Pa., and there spent his boyhood days. He re-
ceived a common school education in the schools of his
native county, and has been engaged in agricultural pur-
suits during the greater part of his life.

96 THE McGINNESS FAMILY.

He was married May 13, 1847, to Mary Wright, of
Crawford county, Pa. They continued to reside in Craw-
ford county — on the homestead farm — until December,
1859, when they removed to Washington county. Pa.,
locating near Brownsville, Fayette county. Here they re-
mained until March, 1865, when they removed to Ohio
and located near Mount Vernon, Knox county, removing
thence in December, 1869, to Baldwin, Douglass county,
Kansas, where they settled on a farm, on which they
have since continued to reside — Mr. Cotton being a re-
spected citizen and successful farmer.

About the year 1840 he united with the Methodist
Episcopal church in Crawford county, transferring his mem-
bership to his different places of residence, but still con-
tinuing in the communion of the M. E. church. During
the greater part of his more than fifty years' service in that
church he has been a worthy class leader.

John and Mary (Wright) Cotton had four children —
Martha, Margaret, Simon and Lilla — all born in Crawford
county, Pa. They were educated in the common schools
of their different places of residence, completing their
studies at Baker University, Baldwin, Kansas. The
family record is as follows :

I. Martha N. Cotton was born June 20, 1849^
and married in Baldwin, Kansas, Jan. i, 1872, to Ross I.
Gallagher. They remained in Douglass county, Kansas,
for several years after marriage, removing thence to Deep-
water, Henry county, Missouri, where they now reside —
Mr. Gallagher being engaged in farming. They are mem-
bers of the M. E. church. They have two children, both
born in Douglass county, Kan., as follows:

1. Bertha, born May — , 1874.

2. Ina, born June — , 1876.

THE McGINNESS FAMILY. 97

II. Margaret E. Cotton was bom Aug. 31, 1851,
and emigrated with her parents to Baldwin, Kansas,
when about eighteen years of age. She was married Jan.
I. ^^73y to Henry H. Bratton, a farmer by occupation.
They located in Miami county, Kan., where they remained
a short time, removing about the year 1876 to Wilsie,
Morris county, Kan., where they now reside. They are
in the communion of the M. E. church of the latter place.
Mr. and Mrs. Bratton had four children, all born in Morris
county, Kan., except the eldest, who was born in Miami
county. The family record is as follows :

1. Fred S., born March — , 1875.

2. Vance, born March — , 1877; died, aged 18

months.

3. Leroy, born April — , 1879.

4. Mary, born Oct. — , 1882.

III. Simon L. Cotton was born April 2, 1854, and
spent his childhood and early youth in Crawford and
Washington counties. Pa., and in Knox county, Ohio, re-
moving with his parents to Baldwin, Kansas, in the year
1869. Here he now resides, being engaged on the home-
stead farm. He is a member of the M. E. church.

IV. LiLLA May Cotton was born April 3, 1858.
After receiving a preparatory education in the public
schools near Mt. Vernon, Knox county, Ohio, and in Bald-
win, Douglass county, Kansas, she entered Baker Uni-
versity, Baldwin, and after completing her studies in
that institution, entered the teachers' profession. She
has been for several years a successful teacher in the
schools of the vicinity of her home, being engaged from
six to ten months in the year. In early life she united
with the M. E. church, of Baldwin, Kansas, where she

continues to worship — residing with her parents.

7

FAMILY OF ELIZABETH (McGINNESS) GELVIN,

OF NEVILLE, CLERMONT COUNTY, OHIO.

T-^LIZABETH McGINNESS, theyoungest daughterof
I * William and Martha (Wilson) McGinness, was born,
I as near as can be estimated, about the year 1793,

^^_^ in Staunton Augusta county, Virginia, and was
but a child when her parents removed to Allegheny county,
Pa., and thence to Shenango township, Crawford county,
Pa., where her girlhood days were spent.

She was married, when quite young, about the year
1 8 10, to Jeremiah Gelvin, who was born May 2, 1788, in
Pennsylvania, though of Irish descent — son of James and
Nancy Gelvin. Several years after marriage, they located
in Neville, Clermont county, Ohio, where Mr. Gelvin pur-
chased, from Morgan Neville, one hundred acres of land.
He was engaged in farming, carpentering, and hewing
timber.

Elizabeth Gelvin died in Neville, Ohio, some time
between the years 1822 and 1826, but the exact date has
not been ascertained. She was buried in a neighboring
burying ground, about two miles from Neville. The
graveyard has long since been abandoned.

Mr. Gelvin was afterwards married, Nov. 20, 1826, to
Temperance Liggett, by whom he had five children —
Kate, now Mrs. McKee ; James H., now living in Augusta,
Ky.; Mary Ann, now Mrs. Massy ; Joseph and Washing-
ton. Temperance Gelvin died in the year 1858. Mr.
Gelvin continued to reside in Neville until his death, which

THE McGINNESS FAMILY. 99

occurred in the spring of 1861. He was buried in the
vicinity of Neville. For many years before his death he
was a member of the Baptist church.

Jeremiah and Elizabeth (McGinness) Gelvin had six
children born to them, viz., Emily, William, Martha, Mar-
garet, Elizabeth, and John,

Slte:teh ]Sro. 1.

Emily Gelvin, was born May 26, 18 11, in the state
of Pennsylvania, and here spent the early years of her life,
removing with her parents, in girlhood, to Neville, Ohio,
where the greater part of her life was spent.

She was married in Neville, May 20, 1830, to William
Megibben, who was born in Pennsylvania, June 4, 1808.
They spent their entire wedded life in Clermont county,
Ohio. Mr. Megibben was what was called in those days
a " boatsman," in connection with the " McMaths " of the
same locality.

William Megibben died in Neville, Ohio, July i,
1845, at the comparatively early age of thirty-seven years,
and was buried in the cemetery at the above-named place.
His widow continued to reside in Neville, though in the
year 1854 she went to Harrison county, Ky., where her
sons were located, and there sojourned for a brief period,
afterwards returning to Ohio. In the autumn of the year
1857 she again went to Harrison county, Ky., to visit
her children, who, thinking the change would be beneficial
to her health, had induced her to take the trip. While at
the home of her son Thomas, near Cynthiana, she was
summoned to the home beyond. In answer to that sum-
mons she passed away Nov. 5, 1857. Her remains were
taken to Neville for interment, and placed beside her hus-
band in the cemetery at that place.

100 THE McGINNESS FAMILY.

" The loved of earth — how they pass away !
Like the sunny smiles of a summer day ;
They pass from earth, we see them fall
As a gem drops out from a coronal —
As blossoms torn from a healthy stem ;
'Tis thus that we ever think of them.
We look with tears on a vacant place,
And sigh for the loss of a well-known face ;
We murmur the names we loved, in vain —
They cannot answer our call again."

William and Emily (Gelvin) Megibben had eight
children born to them, viz.: Thomas J., William, Martha,
John W., Elizabeth, Eliza J., Jeremiah, and James K.

I. Thomas J. Megibben was born March 28, 1831,
in the vicinity of Neville, Clermont county, Ohio, and
there spent his boyhood days. He received his educa-
tion in the schools of the vicinity of his home, and in
early life became a member of the Methodist church.
When about eighteen years of age, in the year 1849, he
left his native state and went to Harrison county, Ky.,
where an uncle, Nelson Megibben, was then engaged in
the distilling business. He located near Cynthiana,
(Harrison county,) where he continued to reside during
the remainder of his life.

He was married near Cynthiana, June 23, 1853, to
Elizabeth J. David, who was born near Indianapolis, Ind.,
Feb. 2, 1833.

Several years after locating in Kentucky, Thomas Me-
gibben and brother established the Excelsior Distillery
at Cynthiana, Ky., which emerged into the Edgewater
Distillery about the year 1873. Mr. Megibben was presi-
dent of the " Kentucky Horse Breeders Association," of
Lexihgton, Ky., and of the " Short-Horn Cattle Breeders
Association," of Chicago, 111. He was also president for
many?years of the " Agricultural and MechanicaPAssocia-

THE McGINNESS FAMILY. 101

tion," of Harrison county, Ky. He was the first projector
and president of the Kentucky Union railroad, and also
president of the " Latonia Association," of Covington,
Ky.,' from its organization, in the year 1881, until his
death.

Mr. Megibben represented Harrison county two terms
in the lower branch of the Legislature, and the counties
of Robertson, Nicholas, and Harrison, four years in the
state (Kentucky) Senate.

He died at his palatial residence, " Monticello," Cyn-
thiana, Ky., Jan. 23, 1890, and was buried in Battle Grove
cemetery. His widow and family still reside at the above-
named place. Mrs. Megibben is connected with the
Christian church.

Thomas and Elizabeth (David) Megibben had eight
children, all born in Harrison county, Ky. Some of the
children were educated at Shelbyville Female College, Ky.,
and the eldest son, James W., was graduated from Wes-
leyan College, Cincinnati, Ohio. The family record is as
follows:

1. Mary Lorain, born Nov. 8, 1854.

2. Martha J., born July 25, 1857.

3. James William, born July 7, 1861.

4. Nannie W., born March 21, 1864.

5. John Thomas, born Feb. 5, 1866.

6. Perry Rufus, born Oct. 2, 1871.

7. BiRDELLA, born Dec. 29, 1873.

8. David Clyde, born Aug. 6, 1878.

IL William Megibben, Jr., was born June 12,
1832, in Neville, Ohio, and died April 26, 1842.

in. Martha Megibben was born May 24, 1834,
in the vicinity of Neville, Ohio, and there spent her girl-
hood and several years of her wedded life. She was

102 THE McGINNESS FAMILY.

married in September, 1 849, to James Miller, of Neville.
They continued to reside in Neville until the year 1854,
when they removed to Louisville, Kentucky, and thence
to Illinois, where Mrs. Miller died about the year 1870,
She was connected with the Methodist church.

James and Martha (Megibben) Millei had two daugh-
ters born to them, as follows :

1. Lavinia, born in 1850, and married in Sept.,

1869, to O. P. Boyers, who died April 24,
1889, in Anthony, Kan. She afterwards
married a banker named Smith, who was
located in Anthony, but was formerly of
Connecticut.

2. Mary, born in 1852, and married Dr. George

Righter, of Bourbon county, Ky.

IV. John Wesley Megibben was bom Feb. 26,
1836, in the vicinity of Neville, Clermont county, Ohio,
and there spent his early life, receiving his primary edu-
cation in the schools of his native county. He afterwards
pursued his studies two years under the instruction of a
private tutor. Prof. T. J. Norcum, formerly of North
Carolina.

When about fifteen years of age, Nov. 15, 185 1,
he went to Harrison county, Ky., to which place his
brother, Thomas J., had removed a few years before. He
located near Cynthiana, and there began his business
career. Soon after reaching his majority he became
engaged in business with his brother, Thomas J., and
later, in the month of March, 1865, they formed a co-
partnership in Memphis, Tenn., under the firm name of
"Megibben & Bro.," wholesale dealers in tobacco, cigars,
wines, etc. Mr. Megibben was engaged in this capacity

THE McGINNESS FAMILY. 103

until March, 1870, when the business was discontinued,
and he returned to Harrison county, Ky., locating near
Cynthiana.

In the meantime, April 11, 1867, he was married at
Covington, Ky., to Margaret Gray, who was born near
Cynthiana, June 18, 1838. After twenty-one years of
wedded life, on the 5th of October, 1888, the wife, Mar-
garet Megibben, was called by the Master to her re-
ward. Her remains were interred in Battle Grove ceme-
tery, Cynthiana.

" By the river's crystal brink,
We shall find each missing link,
Some sweet day, by and by."

Mr. Megibben is still located near Cynthiana, Ky.,
being engaged in agricultural pursuits. He and children
are identified with the Presbyterian church — his wife and
son also having been of that faith.

John and Margaret (Gray) Megibben had three chil-
dren, all born near Cynthiana, Harrison county, Ky., as
follows :

1. Edward Thomas, bom July 3, 1869; died

Sept. I, 1887.

2. Fannie Gray, bom June 10, 1870. She now

resides with her cousin, Mrs. T. S. Ash-
brook, in Cynthiana.

3. Robert Briggs, born July 18, 1873. Since

his mother's death he has spent the greater
part of his time at the home of his Grand-
father Gray.

V. Elizabeth Megibben was born Nov. 26, 1837,
and died Oct. 18, 1838.

VI. Eliza Jane Megibben was born April 29,
1840, in Clermont county, Ohio, and there spent her

104 THE McGINNESS FAMILY.

early life, removing thence, in the year 1856, to Harrison
county, Ky., where she continued to reside during the re-
mainder of her life.

She was married, in the year i860, to Thomas Lair,
who was born in Harrison county, Ky., and there spent
his entire life. He died about three months after mar-
riage, and was buried in the cemetery near Cynthiana,
Ky. His young wife survived him until Oct. 19 1871,
when she died near Cynthiana, and was buried in Battle
Grove cemetery. She was identified with the Christian
church.

Vn. Jeremiah Megibben was born May 29, 1842,
in Neville, Ohio, and received the greater part of his edu-
cation in the schools of his native county. When about
fifteen years of age, in the year 1857, he removed to
Harrison county, Ky. He was in the Confederate army
during the civil war.

He was married, in the year 1864, to Miss Davidson,
of Indiana, and located near Cynthiana, Ky., where he
continued to reside during the remainder of his life. Mr.
Megibben was clerk and superintendent of the Excelsior
Distillery — T. J. Megibben & Bro. — at the time of his
death, which occurred at his home Nov. 8, 1869. His
remains were interred in Battle Grove cemetery. He was
a member of the Christian church.

Mrs. Megibben was afterwards married — in the year
1 87 1 — to Mr. Maehle, of Edinburg, Ind., to which place
she and children removed, and there they now reside.

Jeremiah Megibben and wife had two children born
to them, viz :

1. Alice,

2. RUFUS.

THE McGINNESS FAMILY. 105

VIII. James K. Megibben was born May 15, 1844,
in Neville, Ohio, and there spent his childhood days, re-
ceiving his primary education in the schools of the
vicinity of his home. On the 20th day of March, 1855,
he left his native state and joined his brothers in Harrison
county, Ky. There he pursued his studies one session in
Mt. Vernon Seminary.

During the late war he served in the confederate
army. He is president of the Edgewater Thoroughbred
Breeding Establishment, and also of The Megibben Ex-
celsior Co. — the Excelsior Distillery, T. J. Megibben &
Bro., Lair, Ky., having been turned into a corporation
after the death of T. J., and styled "The Megibben Ex-
celsior Co." He is vice-president of The Megibben-
Sharp Distilling Co., and one of the associate governors
of the Latonia Association, of Covington, Ky. He
farms on an extensive scale, and is well known among
the turf fraternity.

He was married June 20, 1866, in Cynthiana, Ky.,
to Mary Shawhan, who was born at the above-named
place, April 22, 1845. They located in Cynthiana, where
they have since continued to reside.

James and Mary (Shawhan) Megibben had eight
children, all born in Harrison county, Ky., as follows :

1. John William, born May 19, 1867.

2. Shawhan, born Feb. 3, 1869.

3. Charles Kimbrough, born July 25, 1870.

4. Lela May, born Sept. 21, 1872 ; died Jan. 14,

1892.

5. Lizzie Lawrence, born July 10, 1877.

6. Thomas Jefferson, born Aug. 9, 1881.

7. James Keller, born April 26, 1884.

8. Joseph Todd, born Aug. 3, 1888.

1D6 THE McGINNESS FAMILY.

ISTo. ^.

William Gelvin, the eldest son of Jeremiah and
Elizabeth (McGinness) Gelvin, was born Aug. 4, 1813, in
Western Pennsylvania, and in youth removed with his
parents to Neville, Ohio.

When quite a young man, during the time of slavery,
he went to Louisiana, where he was engaged as overseer
for a widow. In the year 1840, on account of his having
punished an octoroon, he was ambushed and shot by her
paramour.

No. 3.

Martha Gelvin, the second daughter of Jeremiah
and Elizabeth (McGinness) Gelvin, was born Oct. 15, 181 5,
She spent her girlhood and early womanhood in the
vicinity of Neville, Clermont county, Ohio, to which place
her parents removed from Pennsylvania.

She was married to Leroy Hill, and afterwards re-
moved to Illinois, and thence to Monmouth, Crawford
county, Kan. Nothing further has been learned of her,
except that she had two sons, who, it is supposed, are
living in Kansas.

ISTo. 4.

Margaret Gelvin was born Jan. 17, 1817, and
spent her girlhood days in Clermont county, Ohio. She
left that county when quite young. No further informa-
tion of her has been obtained. It is not known whether
or not she was married, or where she spent the remainder
of her life.

THE McGINNESS FAMILY, 107

iSTo. e.

Elizabeth Gelvin was bom March 17, 1820, and
spent her early Ufe in Clermont county, Ohio. She was
married to a Mr. Coleman, and went West. All further
trace of her has been lost.

isio. e.

John Gelvin was born May 4, 1822. When but a
child, being bereft of the loving- care of a mother, he was
taken to the home of his aunt Rachel, his father's sister,
and was cared for by her until he was eight or nine years of
age. When about seventeen years of age he left Neville
and went to the state of Illinois, where he died several
years after his location there. He owned a large tract of
land which he left to his father, as he was unmarried.

FAMILY OF WILLIAM McGINNESS,

OF MOUNT JACKSON, LAWRENCE COUNTY, PA.

WILLIAM McGINNESS, the youngest child of Will-
iam and Martha (Wilson) McGinness, was born
Sept. 12, 1796, in Staunton, Augusta county, Va.,
and was but a child when his parents removed to what is
now Findlay township, Allegheny county, Pa., and thence
to Shenango township, Crawford county, Pa. — some time
previous to the year 1800. His youthful days were spent
on the homestead farm in Shenango township.

He, like his brothers, received only a limited amount
of schooling — such as the schools of those days afforded
— and followed farming during the greater part of his life.
When quite a young man he left Crawford county and re-
turned to Allegheny county, locating near Cavett's Mills,
Findlay township.

On the 9th day of February, 181 5 — in the nineteenth
year of his age — he was married to Elizabeth Turner.
They first made their home in Washington county. Pa.,
where they remained until after the birth of three children.
From there they removed to Beaver county. Pa., about
the year 1822 or '23, and settled on a farm about three
miles south of Mount Jackson.^. Here his wife Elizabeth
died Aug. 14, 1830, aged thirty-three years, and was
buried in Niel graveyard, near Mount Jackson.

Mr. McGinness married, as his second wife, Eliza
Justice, Nov. 6, 1832, and continued to reside at the
above-named place for a number of years, removing, finally,
about the year 1839 or 1840, to a farm in Mount Jackson,

THE McGINNESS FAMILY. 109

Beaver (now Lawrence) county, Pa., which was the family
residence for many years — until marriage and death made
separation,

Eliza Justice, the second wife, died July 19, 1840, aged
thirty-nine years, after which Mr. McGinness married his
third wife, Elizabeth Kennedy, Sept. 17, 1841.

Mr. McGinness was justice of the peace in North
Beaver township for many years before his death, which
occurred at his home in Mount Jackson, July 17, 1873.
He was buried in Niel graveyard. At the time of his
death he was a ruling elder in Mount Jackson U. P.
church, having served in that capacity for many years.
He has always been spoken of as a Christian gentleman,
with all the characteristics that the term implies. " It is
the glory of a good man that his influence survives him.
He being dead yet speaketh." His wife, Elizabeth Ken-
nedy, survived him several years, and died on the home-
stead farm, Aug. 17, 1878, aged sixty-eight years.

William McGinness had by his first wife, Elizabeth
Turner, six children, viz.: Nancy, Sarah, John T.,William,
James, and Elizabeth ; by his second wife, Eliza Justice,
two children — Jacob, and Martha ; and by his third wife,
Elizabeth Kennedy, three children, viz.: Samuel K., Mar-
garet, and Eliza Jane.

Slteiteln. No. 1.

Nancy McGinness, the eldest child, was born April
5, 1 8 16, in Washington county. Pa., and there spent her
early years, removing with her parents, in girlhood, to a
farm in Beaver county. Pa., where she received her educa-
tion in the schools of the vicinity of her home.

She was married Feb. 4, 1836, to Benjamin Morrison,
who was born in Beaver (now Lawrence) county, Oct. 30,
1 816, and was a farmer by occupation.

110 THE McGINNESS FAMILY.

They located on a farm in Beaver county, where they
remained until April, 1844, when they emigrated to Fort
Madison, Lee county, Iowa, and thence, in August, 1856,
to Marion county, Iowa, locating near Knoxville, where
they spent the remainder of their lives.

Nancy McGinness was raised in the faith of her an-
cestors, but about the year 1859, she, with her husband
and family, joined the United Brethren church, in Marion
county, Iowa, and a few years after embraced the faith of
the Seventh Day Adventists, continuing in the same until
her death, which occurred Dec. 10, 1877. Her husband
survived her, and died May 13, 1885. Both are buried in
Caloma, Marion county, Iowa.

Benjamin and Nancy (McGinness) Morrison had nine
children, viz.: Eliza, Rachel L., James H., Lucinda J.,
William M., Buena Vista, Oscar O., John M., and Ben-
jamin G. The family record is as follows :

I. Eliza Morrison was born Sept. 5, 1837, in
Beaver (now Lawrence) county. Pa., and when about seven
years of age, removed with her parents to Lee county,
Iowa, where she was married, in the year 1854, to J. W.
Davis, and with him removed to Marion county, Iowa, in
1856. Here they remained until 1882, when they re-
moved to Tyndall, Bon Homme county, Dak., where they
now reside. Their children are (surname Davis) as follows :

1. Walter, born Aug. — , 1855.

2. Benjamin, born May — , 1857.

3. James, born July — , 1859.

4. William, born Sept. — , 1865.

II. Rachel L. Morrison, was born Oct. 27, 1839,
in' what is now Lawrence county. Pa., and removed with
the family to Fort Madison, Iowa, where she spent her

THE McGINNESS FAMILY. HI

girlhood days, removing thence to near Knoxville, Marion
county. Here she was married, April 15, 1857, to Jesse
Vansyoc, and with him removed to Warren county,
Iowa, where they are, at present writing, located. Two
children (surname Vansyoc) have been born to them :

1. Harvey Elmer, born May — , 1858.

2. William Edson, born Aug. — , 1864.

HI. James Harvey Morrison was born Oct. 22,
1 84 1, in Beaver (now Lawrence) county. Pa., and was
quite young when his parents removed to Lee county,
Iowa, where his childhood days were passed. When
about fifteen years of age he removed with the family to
Marion county, Iowa. After qualifying himself he entered
Iowa University, at Pella, where he pursued his studies
from 1862 until 1865 — preparatory to entering the minis-
try. He was married Aug. 17, 1871, to Miss Jennie
Mitchell, of Whiteside county, Iowa, and located at
Milo, Warren county, Iowa. Here they continued to re-
side until March 20, 1887, when they removed to Knox-
ville, Marion county, returning to Milo, Feb. 20, 1890,
where they are at present located. Mr. Morrison was
raised and schooled in the Presbyterian faith, but about
the year 1862, became a member of the United Brethren
church. Being impressed with a desire to know more
about God and the Bible, he began a careful and thorough
investigation of the Scriptures, which resulted in making
him a firm believer in the doctrine of the Seventh Day
Adventists, and he, accordingly, entered the ministry in
that denomination. He is now president of the " Iowa
State Conference," also of the " Iowa Tract Society," of
Des Moines, Iowa. James H. Morrison and wife had six
children, as follows :

112 THE McGINNESS FAMILY.

1. Myrtle, born Aug. 27, 1872. *

2. Winnie Eldora, born July 31, 1874 ; died

Oct. 21, 1878.

3. Stella May, born Feb. 3, 1876 ; died Oct. 24,

1878.

4. ViNNiE Maude, born July 4, 1877.

5. Harvey Archie, born Dec. 2, 1879.

6. Bertha Mabel, born Feb. 23, 1884,

IV. LuciNDA Jane Morrison was born Oct. 5,
1843, in what is now Lawrence county, Pa., and was but
an infant when her parents removed to Lee county, Iowa,
where her childhood days were spent. When about thir-
teen years of age she removed to Marion county, Iowa, and
remained at the homestead until March, 1878, when she
located in the town of Knoxville, removing thence, in 1 882,
to Battle Creek. Calhoun county, Mich., where she is at
present located, being employed in the printing office of a
publishing company, in charge of her brother-in-law,
Russell A. Hart.

V. William M. Morrison was born May 4, 1846,
at Fort Madison, Lee county, Iowa, and at the age often
years removed with the family to Marion county, Iowa.,
where he remained until the year 1872, when he was
married to Mary E. Wick, of Whiteside county. 111., after
which he located in Warren county, Iowa, and here con-
tinued to reside until his death, which occurred Jan. 24,
1886. He left children as follows:

1. Grace Edith, born Oct. — , 1873.

2. William Wick, born Aug. 25, 1877.

3. John Everest A., born Dec. 24, 1884,

THE McGINNESS FAMILY. 113

VI. BuENA Vista Morrison was born Feb. 27,
1848, at Fort Madison, Lee county, Iowa, and here spent
her early years, removing to Marion county in August,
1856. She was married, in the year 1869, to Russell A.
Hart, of State Center, Marshall county, Iowa, to which
place she removed after marriage. They returned to Ma-
rion county in 1871, and in 1878 located at Knoxville —
same county — removing thence in the year 1882 to Bat-
tle Creek, Calhoun county, Mich., where Mr. Hart has
charge of a publishing association. Three children have
been born to them, as follows (surname Hart):

1. Minnie O., born Jan. 20, 1873.

2. Ellis Ray, born Nov. 23, 1875.

3. Lela May, born Feb. 11, 1880.

VII. Oscar O. Morrison was born April 16, 1850,
in Lee county, Iowa, but spent his boyhood days mostly in
Marion county. After receiving a preparatory education
he entered Monmouth College, 111., which institution he at-
tended two years. He studied law and was admitted to
the bar in the year 1879. He located in Warren county,
Iowa, but removed in 1881 to Colorado, where he now
resides. He was married, but the name of his wife has
not been ascertained. One child was born to them, viz.:
I. Lela, born May — , 1886.

VIII. John Marion Morrison was born Feb. 29,
1852, in Lee county, Iowa, but spent his boyhood days in
Marion county. Here he was married when about twen-
ty years of age, but the name of his wife has not been
obtained. They removed from Iowa to Dakota in the
year 1873, but only remained there about a year, after
which they returned to Marion county, Iowa, and located
in Knoxville. From there they removed to Colorado in

114 ^ THE McGINNESS FAMILY.

1 88 1, thence to Broken Bow, Neb., and from there to
Lincohi, Lancaster county. Neb., where they are at pres-
ent writing located. Their family record is as follows:

1. Chester, born March — , 1873.

2. Clara, born Sept. — , 1875; died Sept. — ,

1890.

3. Burl, born June — , 1880.

IX. Benjamin Gailey Morrison was born May
10, i860, in Marion county, Iowa, and died Sept. 15, 1862.

ISTo. 2.

Sarah McGinness was born Oct. 10, 1818, in Wash-
ington county. Pa., and in childhood removed with her
parents to a farm in Beaver (now Lawrence) county. Pa.,
and here spent her girlhood days, receiving her education
in the schools of the district. When she was about twen-
ty-one years of age her parents removed to Mount Jack-
son, Pa., where she was married Jan. 18, 1842, to Samuel
W. Gailey, who was born of Scottish parentage in Beaver
county. Pa. For a number of years after marriage they
continued to reside in Mt. Jackson, removing thence to
Salem, Columbiana county, Ohio, and finally to Aledo,
Mercer county, 111., where they are now located. They
have been for many years in the communion of the M. E.
church. Mr. Gailey, although in the seventy- fourth year
of his age, is still an active justice of the peace, having
served in that capacity for several years. Eight children
have been born to them — three sons and five daughters —
four of whom died in infancy. Those who grew to ma-
turity are as follows :

THE McGINNESS FAMILY. 115

I. Adeline Francis Gailey was born Nov. 9, 1 846,
in Mount Jackson, Pa., and married in Mercer county, 111.,
in the year 1865, to William Duncan, a farmer by occupa-
tion. They located on a farm in Mercer county, 111.,
where they remained for a number of years — Mr. Duncan
serving that county as sheriff several years, and also the
Illinois State Legislature during one session as sergeant-
at-arms. They afterwards sold their farm in Illinois and
removed to Kearney county. Neb., where they purchased
land where old Fort Kearney stood, and also a tract ad-
joining. Here they now reside — Mr. Duncan conducting
a large cattle-ranch. They are connected with the M. E.
church. Mr. and Mrs. Duncan had five children born to
them, two of whom died in infancy. Those living are as
follows :

1. WiLLMETl'A, the only daughter, married Lem-

uel Copeland, a druggist by profession.
They now reside in Minden, Kearney coun-
ty. Neb.

2. William McGinness, born about the year

1875, and now attending Minden Academy,

3. Donald, born about the year 1881.

II. Olive Gailey was born June 15, 1850, in
Mount Jackson, Lawrence county, Pa., and married in
Aledo, Mercer county. 111., May 10, 1887, to Robert A.
McDonald, who was born in Ohio, but is now a resident of
Aledo, having been for a number of years cashier of the
Aledo Bank. They are in the communion of the M. E.
church. No children.

III. Mary Ella Gailey was born Aug. 8, 1854, in
Salem, Columbiana county, Ohio, and in childhood re-
moved with her parents to Aledo, 111. After qualifying

116 THE McGINNESS FAMILY.

herself she entered the teachers' profession, and taught
successfully in the schools of Aledo for a period of eight
years. She was married March 29, 1881, to Dr. E. L.
Emerson, who was born in Mercer county, 111., and is a
graduate of Rush College, Chicago. They reside in New
Windsor, Mercer county, 111., where Dr. Emerson, in ad-
dition to practicing his profession, conducts a large drug-
store. Two years after marriage Mrs. Emerson passed
an examination before the "Board of Pharmacists," and
received a druggist's diploma. Dr. and Mrs. Emerson are
connected with the M. E. church at the above-named
place. No children.

IV. Martha Jane Gailey was born May 8, i860,
in Mercer county. 111. She was married Feb. 19, 1880, to
George Gillespie, who was born in Cumberland county,
Pa., byt a resident of Aledo, 111., at the time of marriage.
They went to housekeeping in Aledo, Mr. Gillespie hav-
ing built a home and engaged in the grocery business.
They are members of the M. E. church. Two children
have been born to them, viz.:

1. Fern.

2. Edna.

No. S.

John Turner McGinness, the eldest son of William
and Elizabeth (Turner) McGinness, was born Sept. 4,
1 82 1, in Washington county, Pa., but spent his boyhood
days in Beaver (now Lawrence) county. He received a
common school education in the schools of the vicinity of
his home ; was raised on a farm and has followed farming
the greater part of his life.

He was married at Mount Jackson, Nov. 25, 1844, to
Margaret Keddoo, who was born Feb. 19, 1824. Two

THE McGINNESS FAMILY. 117

years after marriage, in the spring of 1846, he and wife
left their native state for the west, and, after a long and
toilsome journey, arrived in Mercer county. 111., July 26,
1846, where they located, and have since continued to
reside. They endured hardships and suffered from sick-
ness and inconveniences peculiar to pioneer times.

In speaking of his pioneer life in Illinois, Mr. McGin-
ness says : " When we arrived in Illinois we had but fifty
dollars. My wife and I both took the ague — the great
drawback of the west at that time — and for six months I
was unable to work, consequently by spring our money
was all gone, except three dollars. I went seven miles to
purchase some groceries, but was refused credit. The
next week I went to another town to buy my wife a calico
dress, but was again refused credit. About this time an
elder of the church came around to obtain subscriptions
for the support of a minister. I subscribed one dollar,
not knowing when or how I might get it ; but the Lord
had better days in store for us. When the fever left us
our health and strength returned, and success attended
our efforts."

Surmounting all the difficulties which met these early
settlers, Mr. McGinness has continued t(^ prosper, and has
been for many years a successful farmer and highly-
respected citizen of Joy, Mercer county. 111., where he
owns a fine farm. He has held many offices of trust and
honor, and was a representative from Mercer county to the
Illinois Legislature of 1874-75.

In early manhood Mr. McGinness united with the
Presbyterian church of Mount Jackson, and afterwards
transferred to the Presbyterian »church of Joy, Mercer
county, 111., in which he and family are active members —
Mr. McGinness having been elected a ruling elder in 1855,
has continued to serve in that capacity up to the present
time.

118 THE McGINNESS FAMILY.

John and Margaret (Keddoo) McGinness had nine
children, all born and raised in the vicinity of Joy, Mercer
county. 111. They received a common school education at
Pleasant Hill. The family record is as follows :

I. Mary E. McGinness was bom Oct. 25, 1846,
and married Oct. 20, 1864, to Beard Church, who is now
deceased. She now resides at Sunbeam, Mercer county,
111., and is a member of the United Presbyterian church
at that place. Her family consists of the following chil-
dren (surname Church) :

1. Everett Wood, born Sept. 24, 1865.

2. Frank McGinness, born May 10, 1868, and

married Jan. 21, 1891, to Nellie Decker.
They now reside in Joy, 111.

3. Beard Ernest, bom Jan. 4, 1883.

4. Mary Bertha, twin sister of Beard.

II. Sarah McGinness, was born Feb. 17, 1849,
and married Feb. 17, 1869, to John A. Gilmore, a banker.
They now reside in Garnett, Anderson county, Kan., and
are members of the Presbyterian church at that place.

III. Emily McGinness, was born Dec. 2, 1 850, and
married Feb. 14, 1871, to Cliff Haverfield. They now re-
side in Aledo, Mercer county, 111., Mr. Haverfield being en-
gaged in agricultural pursuits at that place. They are
members of the Presbyterian church. Their children are
as follows (surname Haverfield) :

1. Sarah Nallie, born May 22, 1873.

2. Coz\^ Ethel, born April 23, 1881.

3. ROSCOE Hertzel, born , 1882.

THE McGINNESS FAMILY. 119

IV. William McGinness was born Aug. 12, 1853,
and died Feb. 16, 1855.

V. Alice McGinness was born May 8, 1856, and
married Feb. i, 1877, to William Love. They are located
at Joy, Mercer county, III, where Mr. Love is engaged in
the mercantile business. They are in the communion of
the Presbyterian church at Joy. They have but one child
living, viz.:

Virgil Arthur, bom Feb. 16, 1881.

VL Margaret McGinness was born Jan. 30, 1859.
She resides with her parents on the homestead farm at
Joy, 111. She is a member of the Presbyterian church at
that place.

VII. Mattie McGinness was born May 11, 1861,
and died in early womanhood, March 19, 1886.

" There is no death ! The flowers go down
To rise upon some fairer shore ;
And bright in Heaven's jewelled crown
They shine forever more."

VIII. Charles E. McGinness, the only living son
of John and Margaret (Keddoo) McGinness, was born Sept.
24, 1864, in Joy, Mercer county, 111., and here spent his
early life, receiving his primary education in the schools
of the vicinity of his home.

In youth he made a public profession of his faith in
Christ by uniting with the Presbyterian church of Joy,
111., and at an early age, being impressed with a desire to
enter the ministry, began preparation for that great and
noble work.

At the age of thirteen, in 1877, he entered Aledo
Academy, 111. — then under the care of J. R and J. M,

120 THE McGINNESS FAMILY.

Wylie — intending a four years course, but on account of
his health being somewhat impaired, he omitted the sum-
mer terms, and finished the course in the spring of 1882,
when he was graduated with honor, being valedictorian of
the class. After one year of post-graduate study at the
same institution, he went to Lake Forest University, 111.,
where he entered the freshman class in 1883. At the end
of the junior year he captured the first prize for oratory — a
prize of fifty dollars. He pursued his studies in Lake For-
est University for three years, after which he entered the
senior class of Princeton College, New Jersey, where (in
Whig Hall) he again took a prize for oratory — the prize
being a gold medal. He was graduated from Princeton with
a class of eighty-six, in June, 1887, and in the autumn of
the same year, entered Princeton Theological Seminary,
from which institution he was graduated, with a class of
sixty, May 6, 1890.

He was licensed by Rock River Presbytery at Morri-
son, 111., in September, 1889; ordained at Schaghticoke,
N. Y., by Troy Presbytery, in April, 1890, and installed
assistant pastor of Olivet Presbyterian church, Lansing-
burg, N. Y., May 14, 1890— Rev. G. P. Tyler, D. D., be-
ing the senior pastor. By request of Rev. McGinness,
the congregation granted him permission to spend the
winter months of 1890-91 in New York, taking courses in
philosophy and ethics in New York University — return-
ing on alternate Sabbaths to his congregation to preach.
This course requires two years' study — one of which must
be spent as a resident student, and in that year he did the
work of two years, except the "thesis." Having com-
pleted the "thesis," thus finishing the required course, the
University granted him, June 9, 1892, the degree of Doc-
tor of Philosophy. His present address is Lansingburg,
N. Y.

THE McGINNESS FAMILY. 121

Rev. McGinness was married May 4, 1892, to Miss
Chariotte Lela Judson, an earnest worker in his congre-
gation— second and youngest daughter of David and An-
ne Eliza (Cowee) Judson. The ceremony was performed
by Rev. G. P. Tyler, D. D., at the home of the bride on
Eighteenth street, Lansingburg.

IX. Cora McGinness was born Oct. 12, 1867, and
at present writing resides with her parents on the home-
stead farm, in the vicinity of Joy, Mercer county, 111. She
is in the communion of the Presbyterian church at that
place.

nsTo. 4.

William McGinness, the second son of William
and Elizabeth (Turner) McGinness, was born July 3, 1824,
on a farm three miles south of Mount Jackson, in Beaver
(now Lawrence) county, Pa., and there spent his early
life, receiving his education in the schools of the vicinity
of his home. When fourteen years of age, he went to
Mount Jackson to learn the trade of a tailor, which vo-
cation he afterwards followed.

He was married March 4, 1847, to Lydia Welk, of
Dutch descent — daughter of Anthony and Susanna Welk.
They located in New Middletown, Mahoning county, Ohio,
and here Mrs. McGinness died Aug. 29, 1848, leaving an
infant son, William. She was buried in a neighboring
burying ground, known as the " old Springfield church-
yard."

Mr. McGinness was married Nov. 8, 1849, tQ his sec-
ond wife, Clarissa Budd, who was born July 2, 1825.
They continued to reside in New Middletown for several
years, removing thence to Greenville, Mercer county. Pa.,
where Mr. McGinness was engaged for a few years in the

122 THE McGINNESS FAMILY.

grocery business, afterwards removing to Grasshopper
Falls, (now Valley Falls,) Jefferson county, Kan., where
they have since continued to reside. They are members
of the United Presbyterian church of that place.

William McGinness had by his first wife, Lydia, one
son, William ; and by his second wife, Clarissa, two sons
and two daughters, viz.: George, Olive, Laura, and Samuel.

I. William Henry McGinness, the only child of
William McGinness' first wife, Lydia Welk, was born in
New Middletown, Mahoning county, Ohio, Dec. 21, 1847.
Being bereft, at a very early age, of the tender and loving
care of a mother, he was taken to the home of his grand-
parents, Anthony and Susanna Welk, where his childhood
days were spent. He received his education in the schools
of his native town.

In April, 1861, when but thirteen years of age, he
left his grandparents' home, and went to Youngstown,
Mahoning county, Ohio, where he entered the employ of
his uncle, Mr. John Brenner, of the firm of Manning and
Brenner, nurserymen and florists. He continued with this
firm about four years.

William McGinness was married in Sharon, Pa., by
Squire Abner Applegate, Feb. 23, 1865, when but seven-
teen years of age, to Miss Mary, daughter of Morgan and
Sarah (Griffiths) Morgans, who was born June 10, 1847,
in Ebbw Vale, South Wales, and came to America when
but eight years of age.

After marriage they located in New Middletown, Ohio,
where they resided until the autumn of 1865, removing
thence to Youngstown, Ohio, where Mr. McGinness was
engaged in the "Nut and Bolt " Works for about five and
one half years. In the spring of 1871 they removed to
Grasshopper Falls, (now Valley Falls,) Jefferson county,
Kan., where they remained but two months, after which

THE McGINNESS FAMILY. 183

time they returned to Youngstown. Here Mr. McGinness
was employed as assistant superintendent of Oak Hill
cemetery, from the early part of 1871 until the spring of
1876, when he and family removed to New Castle, Law-
rence county. Pa., where he was engaged in the meat
business. In the autumn of 1876 they again located in
Youngstown, their former place of residence, and here Mr.
McGinness embarked in the monumental business, in
which capacity he has since been engaged. His present
address is 1020 Orange street, Youngstown, Ohio.

Mr. McGinness and family are members of Trinity
M. E. church of the above-named place.

William and Mary (Morgans) McGinness had seven
children, all born in Youngstown, Ohio, as follows :

1. Charles Ellsworth, bom Jan. 24, 1866,

and was accidentally killed, Nov. 8, 1887,
while in the line of duty, as assistant miller
in the " City Flouring Mills," Youngstown,
Ohio.

2. Harry, bom March 9, 1868 ; died Oct. 29,

1869.

3. Edward William, born Sept. 30, 1871 ; died

April 24, 1873.

4. Grace May, bom May 29, 1874, and married

in Warren, Ohio, July 22, 1892, to Mr.
John R. Howells, of Girard, Ohio.

5. Rutherford B., bom Feb. i, 1877. He is

a cigarmaker by occupation.

6. William Wade, born April 12, 1882.

7. Infant, bom Sept. 30, 1887, (dead.)

II. George McGinness was bom Aug. 9, 1850, in
Middletown, Ohio. He is a stonemason by occupation,
and is unmarried.

124 THEMcGINNESS FAMILY.

III. Olive McGinness was born April 7, 1852, in
Middletown, Ohio, and married Dec. 29, 1872, to George
Lewis, who was born Dec. 4, 1847, and is a barber by
occupation. They reside in Valley Falls, Jefferson county,
Kan. Four children have been born to them, as follows :

1. Edward B., born Oct. 21, 1873.

2. George, born May 22, 1875 ; died Oct. 4,1876.

3. Flora Belle, born March 16, 1877.

4. David E., born Feb. 7, 1882.

IV. Laura McGinness was born Oct. 12, 1857, and
married Jan. 15, 1880, to Wilbert Burket. They now
reside in Mount Pleasant, Henry county, Iowa, and are
identified with the Congregational church. Their children
are as follows :

1. Inna, born Feb. 15, 1881.

2. Wilbert E., born Nov. 8, 1884.

3. Onnie, born Sept. 15, 1886.

V. Samuel McGinness was born July 21, 1861,
and married in the year 1883, to Miss Cowan, daughter
of Doctor Cowan. They reside in Colorado Springs, El
Paso county. Col. One son was born to them, viz.:

Harry, born — , 1885 ; died Dec. 30,

1890.

ISCo. S.

James McGinness, the youngest son of William
McGinness' first wife, P21izabeth Turner, was born Sept.
30, 1827, in what is now Lawrence county, Pa., and here
spent his childhood days, removing with the family to
Mount Jackson, Lawrence county, when about twelve
years of age.

THE McGINNESS FAMILY. 125

He received his education in the schools of his na-
tive county, and when about fifteen years of age went to
Birmingham — now South Side, Pittsburgh — to learn the
trade of a shoemaker. Here he spent five years, after
which, about the year 1847, he emigrated to Iowa and en-
gaged in farming, which he has since continued to follow.

He was married March 29, 1849, to Miss Nancy Saf-
fell, and continued to reside in Iowa until 1851, when he
and wife removed to Buffalo Prairie, Rock Island county,
111., where they have since resided. They are members
of the Presbyterian church at that place.

James and Nancy (Saffell) McGinness had nine chil-
dren born to them, as follows :

I. John McGinness was born May 9, 185 1, and
spent his early life on the homestead farm at Buffalo
Prairie, 111. He was married Dec. 24, 1874 to Laura M.
Reynolds. They are located at Davenport, Iowa, where
Mr. McGinness is engaged in dealing in horses. They
have two children, viz.:

1. Jessie M.

2. Bessie C.

II. William McGinness was born at Buffalo Prai-
rie, 111., March 26, 1855, and was married March 8, 1877,
to Mattie Boney. He is engaged in farming. Three
children have been born to them, viz.:

1. John L.

2. Oakley.

3. Earle.

III. Mary McGinness, born March i, 1859; died
Sept. 17, i860.

126 THE McGINNESS FAMILY.

IV. Adaline McGinness, born Sept. lo, 1861 ;
died Feb. 29, 1862.

V. James Monroe McGinness, born Jan. 10, 1863 ;
died March i, 1864.

VI. Ida May McGinness was born Feb. 5, 1865,
and resides with her parents at Buffalo Prairie, 111. After
qualifying herself she entered the teachers' profession, and
is employed in that capacity in the vicinity of her home.

VII. Emma McGinness was born Jan. 3, 1867, and
married Oct. 9, 1890, to Everett Collins, of Muscatine,
Muscatine county, Iowa, where they now reside.

VIII. Mattie E. McGinness, was born Jan. 13,
1869. After receiving a preparatory education, she, like
her sister, entered the teachers' profession, and at present
follows that vocation.

IX. Aubrey C. McGinness was born Aug. 3, 1877,
and at present resides with his parents in Buffalo Prairie, 111.

ISTo. e.

Elizabeth McGinness was born July 15, 1830, in
what is now Lawrence County, Pa., and died Sept. 20, 1830.

ISlo. T7.

Jacob J. McGinness, the eldest child of William
McGinness' second wife, Eliza Justice, was born Sept. 25,
1833, in Beaver (now Lawrence) county, Pa., and here
spent the first six years of his life. He removed with his

THE McGINNESS FAMILY. 127

parents to a farm in Mount Jackson, Lawrence county,
where he remained until he was about twenty years of
age. He received a common school education in the
schools of Lawrence county, and has since been engaged
in farming.

He was married in Joy, Mercer county, 111., Jan. i,
1856, to Minerva Safifell, who was born Oct. 7, 1837, near
Lexington, Ky. — sister of Nancy Saffell, the wife of
James McGinness. They located in Mercer county. 111.,
where they continued to reside until 1888, when they re-
moved to Hand county. South Dakota, and there re-
mained about two years, after which they returned to Mer-
cer county. 111., and located in Viola. Here they now
reside.

In the year 1858 Mr. and Mrs. McGinness became
members of the Presbyterian church and have since been
in the communion of that denomination.

Jacob and Minerva (Safifell) McGinness had ten chil-
dren, all born and educated in Mercer county, 111., as
follows :

I. John Harvey McGinness was born Nov. i,
1857. His youth and early manhood were passed in his
native state. He removed to Burdette, Hand county,
South Dakota, in the year 1 884, where he has since con-
tinued to reside, being engaged in farming.

II. Mary Eliza McGinness was born May 27,
1859. She was married Sept. 18, 1881, to Joseph A.
Downey, of Millersburg, Mercer county. 111. He was
formerly engaged in farming, but is at present in the mer-
cantile business in Marston, 111. In the year 1883 they
joined the Presbyterian church. Mr. and Mrs. Downey
have four children, viz.:

128 THE McGINNESS FAMILY.

1. George Justice, born Jan. 14, 1883.

2. Ollie Theressa, born Aug. 27, 1885.

3. Bessie Mabel, born Sept. 25, 1887.

4. Mamie Fern, born April 19, 1890.

III. Martha Jane McGinness was born June 6,
1 86 1. She was married Jan. 18, 1879, to John G. Dow-
ney, and continued to reside in Mercer county, 111., until
her death, which occurred Oct. 22, 1888. She was buried
in Millersburg cemetery, 111. Two children were born to
this union, as follows :

1. Bertha May, born Feb. 3, 1881.

2. Lena Agnes, born April i, 1886.
**

IV. Allie Belle McGinness was born Aug. 3 1 ,
1863. She was married Nov. 25, 1886, to John T.
Mitchell, of Marston, 111. — a farmer by occupation. Their
children are as follows :

1. Joseph Fred, born May 14, 1890.

2. Robert Irwin, born March 5, 1892.

VI. Nancy Emma McGinness was born July 28,
1865, and married Jan. 19, 1888, to Scott M. Hunt, a
farmer of Millersburg, Mercer county, 111., but a native of
Lawrence county. Pa. They united with the Presbyterian
congregation of Millersburg, in the year 1888. Two
children — twins — have been born to them, viz.:

1. Herald Thurman, ) , ^ „ „„„
,, \, ' Vborn Oct. 28, 1888.

2. KssA May,

VI. William Eddy McGinness was born Aug.
22, 1867, and was married Feb. 23, 1888, to Lola Rainey,
of Aledo, Mercer county, III. He is engaged in farming.
No children.

THE McGINNESS FAMILY. 189

VII. Samuel Elmer McGinness was born Jan.
28, 1872, and died March 20, 1876. He was buried in
Buffalo Prairie cemetery, Rock Island county, 111.

VIII. Julia Ann McGinness was born Oct. 22,
1873. Her entire life has been spent in Illinois, with the
exception of three years, which she spent in Dakota.

IX. Sarah Olive McGinness was born Feb. 12,
1875. She resides with her parents in Viola, 111.

X. Lewis Saffell McGinness was born May 18,
1877. He is still attending school.

ISlo S.

Martha McGinness, the only daughter of William
McGinness' second wife, Eliza Justice, was born Jan. 10,
1837, in what is now Lawrence county. Pa., but spent her
girlhood days on the homestead farm at Mount Jackson,
Pa., to which place her parents removed when she was
but a child. She received her education in the schools of
the vicinity of her home.

She was married in Aledo, Mercer county. 111., May
24, 1866, to Robert Lawrence Hunter, of Jacksonville,
Indiana county. Pa., whom she had met while visiting
friends. They located in Aledo, where Mr. Hunter em-
barked in business. They remained there but a short
time, removing thence to Sunbeam, Mercer county, 111.
Here Mrs. Hunter died March 3, 1870, when but a young
woman, and was buried in Sunbeam churchyard.

In early womanhood she united with the United
Presbyterian church of Mount Jackson, and continued in
its membership until after her marriage, when she trans-

130 THE McGINNESS FAMILY.

ferred with her husband to the M. E. church at Sunbeam,
111., and continued in its communion until her death.

Robert and Martha (McGinness) Hunter had one son
born to them, as follows :

I. William Lawrence Hunter was born Oct. 5,
1868, in Sunbeam, Mercer county, 111., and when but a
child was bereft of the tender care and guidance of a
mother. When not quite five years of age, in May, 1873,
he was taken by his father to Jacksonville, Indiana county,
Pa., and here spent his childhood days, receiving his
primar}' education in the schools ot that vicinity. In 1881
he removed with his father to Shelocta, same county, and
here attended school one year, removing thence, March
30, 1884, to Leechburg, Armstrong county. Pa., where he
pursued his studies until the year 1887, and since that
time has been employed in a rolling mill at the above-
named place. In early manhood he identified himself
with the M. E. church at Leechburg, where he still con-
tinues to worship.

]Sro Q.

Samuel Kennedy McGinness, the youngest son of
William McGinness, Sr., and the eldest child of his third
wife, Elizabeth Kennedy, was born Sept. 3, 1842, on the
homestead farm in Mount Jackson, Beaver (now Lawrence)
county, Pa., and here spent his youthful days, receiving
his early education in the common schools of the village.

In the year 1859 he went as an apprentice to learn
the printing trade in the office of the " Lawrence Journal,"
published in New Castle, Pa., and continued at this work
until the war broke out, when, in response to the call for
troops, he enlisted as a private in the Mount Jackson
Guards, April 22, 1861.

THE McGINNESS FAMILY. 131

The company, which was organized and drilled by
Captain Henry T. Danforth — who had served through the
Mexican war in Bragg's celebrated " Battery of Artillery"
— was early mustered into service and was known on the
rolls during the war, as Battery B, First Artillery, Pennsyl-
vania Reserves, but better known as "Cooper's Battery"
— J. Cooper having succeeded to the captaincy on the
promotion of Captain Danforth to be lieutenant-colonel
of the regiment.

Samuel McGinness was promoted to corporal Oct. 12,
1 86 1, and to sergeant, April i, 1864. He participated,
with the battery, in all the leading battles of the "Army
of the Potomac" — from Dravosville in 1 861, until the sec-
ond series of battles before Richmond in 1864 — covering
a period of three years' service. He was severely wound-
ed at the second battle of Bull Run, Aug. 29, 1862, by a
shell from the enemy's artillery, which shot away his sa-
bre and revolver. Statistics recently published show that
"Cooper's Battery" suffered a greater numerical loss than
any other artillery organization in the Union Army. At
the close of the war this battery was under the command
of Captain William McClelland, the late Adjutant Gen-
eral of Pennsylvania, who was a life-long, warm, personal
friend of S. K. McGinness, having been born (March 2,
1842) and raised in the vicinity of Mount Jackson. Ser-
geant McGinness was mustered out of service June 6,
1864, "having proved himself a brave and able officer,"
and returned to his home and friends at Mount Jackson.

In the year 1869 he was elected Prothonotary for
Lawrence county, Pa., for a term of three years. He was
married Jan. 30, 1873, to Anna M. Keepers, of New Cas-
tle, Pa. They continued to reside in New Castle until
the year 1881, when they removed to Jamestown, N. D.,
Mr. McGinness having purchased a property there in 1879
and established a banking and real estate business in 1880.

132 THE McGINNESS FAMILY.

He has held many offices of trust and honor, among'
them that of County Treasurer of Stutsman county, North
Dakota, having been elected first in 1886 and re-elected
in 1888 and 1890 successively. In the year 1889 he was
nominated by the Democratic party for the office of lieu-
tenant-governor of North Dakota, and carried his own
(Stutsman) county by a handsome majority, notwith-
standing the fact that the county is Republican in politics
and his opponent was a citizen of Jamestown. His present
address is Jamestown, Stutsman county, North Dakota.

Samuel and Anna (Keepers) McGinness had six chil-
dren born to them, as follows :

I. Lillian McGinness, born Dec. 18, 1873, in
Lawrence county, Pa., and when about eight years of age
removed with her parents to Jamestown, N. D. She re-
ceived a preparatory education in the schools of the latter
place, after which she attended the Pennsylvania Female
College, Pittsburgh, Pa., returning to her home in Dakota,
in the spring of 1892.

n. Samuel McGinness, born in Lawrence county,
Feb. 12, 1875.

ni. William McGinness, born in Lawrence coun-
ty, Pa., July 25, 1877, and died Dec. 25, 1887.

IV. Irma McGinness, born in Lawrence county.
Pa., April 2, 1879.

V. Raymond McGinness, born in Jamestown,
Dak., Sept. 30, 1882.

VI. Anna Marie McGinness, born in Jamestown,
Dak., March 13, 1885.

THE McGINNESS FAMILY. , 133

ISTo. lO.

Margaret A. McGinness was born July 1 8, 1 845 , on
the homestead farm at Mount Jackson, Pa., and died in
childhood Aug. 4, 1851.

]Nro. 11.

Eliza Jane McGinness was born Oct. 25, 1851, in
Mount Jackson, Lawrence county, Pa., and has always
lived in that vicinity.

THE OLD HOMESTEAD.

The old homestead, a cherished spot
Where first we saw the light of day,

Where infant tottering feet were taught
The step that faltering leads the way.

The old farmhouse, what memories cling
Within its old time-honored walls,

Where childhood Voices, with merry shouts
Of mirth and laughter, filled its halls.

The barn, when filled with new mown hay,
Exhaled sweet perfumes rich and rare.

The gathered harvest filled each bin.

While plenty crowned the laborers' care.

In sunshine and in summer hours.
We romped about in childish glee ;

No shadows then obscured our sky,
From care and sorrow we were free.

Though years have passed, since there we roamed
O'er hillsides, fields, and pastures through,

In search of spring's first sweetest flowers
To gather them so fresh and new.

But now how changed, the fleeting years
Have rolled in quick succession by,

And scattered our once happy band —
Some in the silent churchyard lie.

Where are the cherished forms we loved.
And voices sweet we used to hear.

The eyes that beamed with love and hope,
Where is the circle once so dear?

Ah, some have laid their garments by
And passed beyond the mystic tide,

While we who linger on the shore,
May anchor, and with Him abide."

THE SCOTT FAMILY.

MEMORY.

" How painfully pleasing the fond recollection

Of youthful connections and innocent joy,
When blest with parental advice and affection,
•* Surrounded with mercies and peace from on high !
' I still view the chairs of my sire and my mother,

The seats of their offspring as ranged on each hand,
And that richest of books which excelled every other —
The old family Bible that lay on the stand."

" Whatever has once given us pain or pleasure is remem-
bered long and recurred to often as we pass down the journey
of life. Everyone has treasured away on the sacred pages of
memory, a thousand little incidents, ever to be revealed in time,
to which, as to some fascinating fiction, it returns whenever a
gloomy or an idle unsocial hour calls up the musing spirit
and turns the mind upon the past. Life, reviewed through a
mist of by-gone years, sees rather a curiously wrought fiction
than a stern reality. We are surrounded by mementos of the
affection of friends ; but those friends themselves are gone.
We remember the counsels of wisdom, the sage instructions
of experience by which our minds were formed and a direc-
tion given to the current of our thoughts and habits ; but the
lips from whence they flowed have long been mute as the still
valley where they lie smouldering. In one graveyard and
another there are little hillocks and white stones bearing re-
membered names, and this is all, all that is left to us. But it is
in the melancholy ruins of the past that we gather the richest
stores for the future. It is there we learn how very vain are
earthly hopes ; how fleeting earthly friends ; how frail even
the strongest cords of affection. It is there we learn to pre-
pare for another state of being."

INTRODUCTION.

" What's in a name?"

HE name Scot was applied to the ancient ii. hab-
itants of Scotia or Scotland. They were originally
Irish Celts who settled in the Western Highlands
of Albion. Versed writers inform us that the original
Scotia or Scotland was Ireland, and the Scoti or Scots, at
their first appearance in authentic history, were the peo-
ple of Ireland. The Scots were a Celtic race, and their
■original seat in Northern Britain was in Argyle, which
they acquired by conquest before the end of the 5th cen-
tury, and from whence they spread themselves along the
western coast, from the Firth of Clyde to the modern
Ross-shiie.

The name Scotland seems first to have been given to
the united kingdom of the Picts and Scots, in the loth
century. It was then sometimes styled, by way of dis-
tinction, Scotia Nova, (New Scotland,) and it was a con-
siderable time afterwards before the name of Scotland
was applied to it to the exclusion of Ireland.

The first prince of the British Scots mentioned in
our authentic annals, was Fergus, son of Ere, who crossed
over to Britain about the year 503. His great-grandson,
Conal, was king of the British Scots when Columba be-
gan the conversion of the Northern Picts. Conal was
succeeded by his nephew, Aidan, who was inaugurated as
sovereign by St. Columba on the Island of lona. Aidan
was a powerful prince, and more than once successfully
invaded the English border.

140 THE SCOTT FAMILY.

The Scots were for a time under some sort of sub-
jection to the English of Northumbria, but recovered
their independence on the defeat and death of King Eg-
frid, in battle with the Picts at Nechtansmere in 685.

In the middle of the 9th century, by a revolution —
the exact nature of which has never been ascertained — the
Scots acquired a predominance in Northern Britain. Ken-
neth, son of Alpin, the lineal descendent of Fergus and
Aidan, succeeded his father as king of the Scots in 836.

The Picts and Scots, each speaking a dialect of the
Celtic tongue, gradually coalesced into one people, whose
territory extended from the P'irths of Forth and Clyde to
the northern extremity of Great Britain. The crown de-
scended to a line of princes of the family of Kenneth,
whose rule gave a unity and comparative tranquility to
the Scots of Britain, which those of Ireland, at no time
really united under one prince, never possessed ; and the
good effects of which, as contrasted with the state of the
sister Ireland, are experienced to the present day.

In the course of time, it became necessary to par-
ticularize families by the use of surnames or family names,
as individuals were distinguished, one from another, by
the use of individual or Christian names.

Surnames began to be used by the English nation
about the time of William the Conquerer, in 1066, when
the conquest was achieved. In some instances they are
known to have been assumed before the Norman con-
quest. The Scotch date the use of surnames from about
the same time as the English.

The practice of assuming surnames from the birth-
place of the person, or from his residence, is of very high
antiquity. In the early annals of Scotland we find the
name Scol used as a family name. When it was changed
into its present spelling, Scott, we have no means of as-

THE SCOTT FAMILY. 141

■certaining, though we find record of one, Michael Scott,
whose traditional birth is 1190.

There is no reason to doubt the Scottish origin to
which this family name, Scott, testifies — "it expresses the
country of the original assumer," and represents the
Scotch nation.

The ancestors of the family now under consideration
have been traced back to the time of the persecutions in
Scotland, and the name may be found among those of the
stern Covenanters of those days.

Researches have given us, as the head of the family
with which this genealogy has to deal, the name William
Scott, but of his ancestral relatives we have not obtained
any data.

GREAT-GREAT-GREAT-GREAT GRANDFATHER.

" Should auld [relations] be forgot,
And never brought to mind?
Should auld [relations] be forgot,
And days of auld lang syne?"

WILLIAM SCOTT, the progenitor of the family with
which this genealogy has to deal, was born in
Scotland in the latter half of the seventeenth cen-
tury— tlie exact date has not been ascertained. On ac-
count of his loyalty to the principles of the " Church of
Scotland," and bitter opposition to Popery, he, with many
other families of Covenanter sympathies, in order to en-
joy peace and safety, was compelled to leave his native
land and find a home elsewhere. He, accordingly, went
to the north of Ireland and settled at Ballymacran — near
New^town Limavady, in the northern part of County Der-
ry. There he laid out a deer park and salmon fishery, as
he was a man of considerable wealth — which, be it re-
membered, must be judged by the standard of those days,
not of the present time.

But few details of his life have come down to us,
which is greatly to be regretted. The date of his mar-
riage or the name of his wife has not been learned ; nor
do we know when or where he died, though it is sup-
posed that, after locating in Ballymacran, he continued to
reside there during tli,e remainder of his life, and that he
also died there. We have gained knowledge of but one
child — a son, Joseph — though undoubtedly there were
other representatives of the family.

GREAT-GREAT-GREAT GRANDFATHER.

JOSEPH SCOTT, son of William Scott, was born in
Ballymacran, County Derry, Ireland, as near as
can be estimated, in the early part of the eigh-
teenth century. He was twice married, but the
names of his wives and the dates of his marriages have not
been obtained. His children were, so far as has been as-
certained, one daughter and five sons, viz.: Mary, William,
Zaccheus, Nathan, Samuel and James.

He died in Ballymacran, Ireland, after which his chil-
dren emigrated to America. Although the exact date of
their arrival is not known, it was, most probably, between
the years 1760 and 1770 — in colonial days.

They first located in Lancaster county. Pa., and
shortly after, with a number of others from the same
place, removed to Western Pennsylvania and settled in
what is now Allegheny county. Being among the early
settlers of that county, they endured the hardships, and
were subject to the dangers of pioneer times.

William Scott, the eldest son of Joseph Scott, Sr.,
was killed in one of the Indian wars.

Zaccheus Scott settled, with his brother James, on
a farm in Elizabeth township, Allegheny county. Pa. All
trace of him has been lost.

Nathan Scott located in New Jersey. Nothing fur-
ther has been learned of him, except that he had a son,
Nathan, who married a Miss Andrews ; and a daughter,
who married John Connell. No information or records of
their families have heen obtained.

U4 >' THE SCOTT FAMILY.

" And parted thus they rest, who played
Beneath the same green tree ;
Whose voices mingled as they prayed
Around one parent knee.

" The same fond mother bent at night
O'er each fair sleeping brow ;
She had each folded flower in sight —
Where are those dreamers now ?

" They that with smiles lit up the hall,
And cheered with song the hearth —
Alas ! for love, if thou wert all.
And naught beyond, O earth ! "

A separate sketch is given of Mary and James, with
particular mention of Samuel and his descendants, with
whom the family of James McGinness, of Allegheny
count}% Pa., is connected, by marriage of said James Mc-
Ginness with Mary, daughter of Samuel Scott.

FAMILY OF MARY (SCOTT) YOUNG,

OF ROBINSON TOWNSHIP, ALLEGHENY COUNTY, PA.

Jl Jf ARY SCOTT, the eldest child and only daughter

/ y I of Joseph Scott, Sr., was born in County Derry,

X 1 Ireland, about the year 1734, and, in early wo-

^-» manhood, emigrated with her brothers from her

native county, to America.

She was married sometime in the 6o's of the past
century, to James Young, of what is now Bart township,
Lancaster county, Pa. He lived on the main road lead-
ing from Philadelphia to Lancaster, where he kept an inn
at which the wagoners stopped on their route. It is not
known in what year Mr. Young died, but evidently it was
prior to 1780. He was buried in the burjnng ground of
one of the Seceder or Covenanter churches of Bart town-
ship. His wife, Mary, afterwards married John Morgan,
arid, with her eight children, came to Western Pennsyl-
vania about the year 1780. Their first location, in what
is now Allegheny county, seems to have been in the
neighborhood of the land settled by the Scotts in Robin-
son township, and near where the fort (afterwards known
as the Cowan Fort) was built by John Peter Beyl, or Bail.
Mary Scott Young, after her second marriage, was
known to the succeeding generation of Youngs as " Grand-
mother Morgan." She died Sept. 21, 18 14, aged 80
years, and was buried in the cemetery of Union A. R.
church, Robinson township, her grave being marked by a

stone which gives her name as " Mary Morgan."
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146 THE SCOTT FAMILY.

" Sleep oa, sleep on, thou pulseless heart,
Where jasamine stars drop golden rain ;
From every troubled thought apart,
Forgotten every earthly pain.

" Sleep on ; thy long repose is sweet.
Tender and cool thy grassy sod.
O traveler ! stay thy hurrying feet ;

Step softly here — ' she rests in God.' "

James and Mary (Scott) Young had eight children,
viz.: Letitia, Matthew, Ann, Thomas, Mary, Margaret,
John and James, Jr.

SkertcH ISlo. 1.

Letitia Young, the eldest daughter of James and
Mary (Scott) Young, was born about the year 1762. She
was married to John Hall, of Scotch-Irish descent, who,
in the latter part of the eighteenth century, purchased and
settled upon a farm of about three hundred acres, on the
Steubenville turnpike in what is now Robinson township,
Allegheny county. Pa. Mr. Hall died April 24, 1829,
aged 76 years. His wife, Letitia, died Sept. 11, 1836,
aged 74 years. They were buried in the cemeter>^ of
Union A. R. church, of which church they were members.

John and Letitia (Young) Hall had seven children
born to them, viz.: John, Matthew, Sarah, Mary, William,
Elizabeth and Ann.

L John Hall, the eldest son, died when young.

n. Matthew Hall died in early manhood.

in. Sarah Hall was born about the year 1786,
and married, in the year 18 10, to Samuel Scott,* fourth

*See sketch of Samuel Scott in " Scott Family."

THE SCOTT FAMILY. 147

son of Samuel Scott, Sr., of Robinson township. She
died May 21, 181 7, leaving three children.

IV. Mary Hall was born about the year 1788,
and was married to Joseph McCurdy,* second son of
Hugh McCurdy, who emigrated from Ireland at an early
day, and purchased three hundred acres of land in what is
now Robinson township, Allegheny county, Pa. They
located on the McCurdy farm, where they lived during the
remainder of their lives — Mr. McCurdy being engaged in
farming. He died Sept. 9, 1825, aged thirty-seven years.
His wife died May 16, 1857, aged 69 years. Both were
members of Union A. R. church, and were buried in the
cemetery attached to it.

They had six children, all born and raised on the
homestead farm ; and educated in the schools of their
native township. They were Letitia, Emeline, Sarah,
Mary, Elizabeth and Joseph.

I. Letitia McCurdy was married to Andrew Dick-
son, of what is now North Fayette township, Allegheny
county. Pa. They located on the Dickson farm in said
township, where Mr. Dickson still resides, being engaged
in farming. Mrs. Dickson has been dead many years.
Eight children were born to them, viz.:

(i) Samuel, who is engaged on the home farm.

(2) Joseph, who married Sadie McBride. He is

in the grocery business in Pittsburgh, Pa.
Children : Andrew Howard, (died Aug. 8,
1884,) Herbert and Porter.

(3) Mary, who resides on the homestead farm.

(4) Emeline, who was married to Thomas Ad-

ams, and located in Toronto, Ohio, where

♦Joseph McCurdy was a brother of Margaret McCurdy, wife of Joseph Scott, of
Washington county, Pa. See sketch of Joseph Scott in " Scott Family

148 * THE SCOTT FAMILY.

Mr. Adams afterwards died. Mrs. Adams
returned to the homestead in Allegheny
county, Pa., where she now resides.

(5) James, who married Jennie Bird. He is en-

gaged in the grocery business with his
brother, Joseph, in Pittsburgh, Pa. They
have two children.

(6) Sarah Ann — resides at home.

(7) Andrew Wilson, born May 14, 1849; died

May 5, 1872.

(8) William Aitken.

2. Emeline McCurdy was married to Hugh Brown,
of Robinson township — a carpenter by trade. They con-
tinued to reside in said township until death. Mrs. Brown
died Nov. 8, 1846, aged thirty-three years.

3. Sarah Ann McCurdy was married Dec. 20,
1855, to William E. Riddle, of Robinson township — who
was born June — , 1807. They located on a farm which
Mr. Riddle had purchased, in the above named township,
where they resided for many years, removing thence, Oct.
31, 1890, to Crafton, Allegheny county. Pa. — having pur-
chased a property there. Mr. Riddle died at his home in
Crafton, Pa., March 24, 1892, and was buried in the cem-
etery attached to Montour Presbyterian church. He had
been, for many years, a worthy member of session of
Montour congregation. Mrs. Riddle still remains in Its
communion. One son has blessed this union, viz.:

George W. — an architect — engaged in busi-
ness with J. P^dward Keirn as "Riddle and
Keirn," Pittsburgh, Pa. He is a member
of the Montour Presbyterian church, and
was for several years previous to his removal

THE SCOTT FAMILY. 149

to Crafton, (his present residence,) super-
intendent of the Sabbath school connected
with that church.

4. Mary McCurdy died March i, 1833, aged fif-
teen years, and was buried in Union cemetery.

5. Elizabeth McCurdy was married to James W.
Bell, son of James and Elizabeth (Fairley) Bell, of Rob-
inson township. They located on a farm in the above
named township, which Mr. Bell had purchased from Mr.
Marks. Mrs. Bell died in February, 1889. She was a
member of Union U. P. church. James and Elizabeth
(McCurdy) Bell had seven children born to them, as fol-
lows :

(i) Anna Mary, married to Prof Samutl An-
drews, and now resides in the West End,
Pittsburgh, Pa. They have one son, Frank.

(2) James Hays married Mary Young. They

reside in Robinson township. Five chil-
dren were born to them — Lizzie, Birdie, Al-
ice, (deceased,) Ella and Laura.

(3) Elizabeth J. — died in girlhood.

(4) William Wallace married Miss Bertha

Sprung. He is connected with the "Holmes
Bank," of Pittsburgh, and resides in the
West End. One son has blessed this union,
Charles J.

(5) Henderson J., who was married March 17,

1883, to Eliza Jane, daughter of Samuel
and Elizabeth (Phillips) Scott, of Robin-
son township. They now reside at North
Star, Allegheny county. Pa. Four children

150 THE SCOTT FAMILY.

have been born to them, viz.: Howard
Scott, (deceased,) Mattie E., Harry W. and
George.*

(6) John W., married Agnes Ellen, daughter of

Jonathan and Evaline (Nickle) Aiken. They
reside at North Star, Pa., where Mr. Bell
is engaged in farming. They have two chil-
dren : Walter and Jonathan.

(7) Robert Wilson, married Sadie Conway,

daughter of Francis Conway. He is a
farmer and lives at North Star.

6. Joseph J. McCurdv, the only son of Joseph and
and Mary (Hall) McCurdy, was born in the year 1824 on
the homestead farm, in Robinson township — one hundred
and twent}' acres of which he now owns. He was mar-
ried in the year 1856 to Mary Ann, daughter of Samuel
and Priscilla (McFadden) Phillips, and sister of Mrs. Eliz-
abeth Scott, widow of Samuel Scott. They continued to
reside on the"McCurdy" farm until November, 1 891, when
they and family removed to Ingram, Allegheny county, Pa.,
which is their present residence. They are members of
Union U. P. church, where Mr. McCurd}- has been for
several years a ruling elder. Joseph and Mary McCurdy
have six children, as follows :

(i) Laura J., who was married in June, 1891, to
Nathan D. Jones, of "Patterson and Jones."
They reside in the East End, Pittsburgh.
A son, Dudley Graham, was born May 16,
1892.

(2) Joseph Andrew, who married Kate L.,
daughter of James and Mar}- (Stonecipher)
McCormick, of Moon township, Allegheny

•See sketch of Eliza (Scott) Rell

THE SCOTT FAMILY. 151

coanty, Pa. They reside on the McCurdy
tarm in Robinson township. Two children
have been born to them : Mary and Joseph
Dudley.

(3) Samuel P. — en£^a;_:;ed as book-keeper for the

*' Oil Well Supply C'ornpany," Pittsburgh,
Pa., and residt-s ;it Ingrani, Pa.

(4) Florence R. — resides at home.

(5) Frank W., who is now attending the Pitts-

burgh Academy.

(6) George W. — engaged on the homestead farm

with his brother Andrew.

V. William Hall, son of John and Letitia (Young)
Hall was born Feb. 13, 1795, and spent his life upon the
farm purchased by his father. He was married in the
year 1821, to Jane, daughter of John and Mary (Mc-
Michael) McFadden. Mr. Hall owned three hundred
acres of land, known as the "Hall Farm," Robinson
township, Allegheny county, Pa. He died Aug. 31, 1870,
and was buried in Union cemetery. His widow still re-
sides on the homestead farm, at an advanced age, having
been born Feb. i, 1798. His family are members of the
United Presbyterian church.

William and Jane (McFadden) Hall had nine children
born to them, as follows :

I. Mary A. Hall, the eldest child, was married to
John B. Kelso, and was located for a number of years in
Noblestown, Allegheny county. Pa., removing thence to
California, where Mr. Kelso died. His widow now resides
with her only son. William, in the above named state.
Two children were born to John and Mary Kelso, viz.:

(i) William Hall.

(2) Anna Mary, died in 1888 or '89.

152 THE SCOTT FAMILY.

2. John Hall, the eldest son, died of a fever Dec,
4, 1845, aged 19 years.

3. Matthew Hall was married to Eliza, daughter
of Robert Palmer, of Pittsburgh, Pa. They were located
in Allegheny City, Pa., Mr. Hall being then engaged in
the planing-mill business on Anderson street. He was
killed, more than twenty years ago, by being thrown from
a buggy by a runaway horse. His wife died several years
after. They had one daughter, who is also dead. They
are buried in Union cemetery, Robinson township.

4. Sarah Ann Hall, the second daughter, was
born Feb. 8, 1830. In early womanhood she went as a
missionary to the " Freedmen's Missions," but returned
home in a short time and died July 25, 1865 — that grim
destroyer, consumption, having early marked her for one
of his victims. She was buried in Union cemetery.

5. Jamjjs Hall went West in early manhood and
remained a number of years. After returning home he
was married to Miss Hannah Lindsay, of Allegheny City,
Pa. They resided for a brief period on the "Hall farm,"
after which they emigrated west and were located in Iowa
for a number of years, Mr. Hall being engaged in farming.
He died July — , 1892, leaving seven children, viz.:

(i) William.

(2) James Bvron.

(3) Jennie.

(4) Laura Drane.

(5) John.

(6) Matthew W.

(7) Paul Rutledge.

THE SCOTT FAMILY. 153

6. Eliza Jane Hall was married to Dr. J. K. Rut-
ledge. They located in Blairsville, Indiana county, Pa.,
where Dr. Rutledge had an extensive and successful prac-
tice for many years. He died at his home July 3, 1892.

7. Letitia Hall died in early womanhood, April
13, 1859, and was buried in Union cemetery.

8. William Hall, Jr., was born Oct. 16, 1839.
He served three years in the late war — enlisted as ser-
geant in "Young's Independent Battery G.," Pennsylva-
nia Volunteer Artillery, and was promoted to second
lieutenant. He entered the United Presbyterian Theo-
logical Seminary in Allegheny City, preparatory to enter-
ing the ministry, but died in early manhood, Aug. 5,
1870, before he had completed the necessary course of
study. He was buried in Union cemetery.

9. Samuel Hall, the youngest child, died in youth,
April 6, i860.

VI. Elizabeth Hall was born Aug. 16, 1799, and
was married, about the year 1823 or 1824, to John Mc-
•Cluskey, who was born Nov. 28, 1797, and was a son of
Henry McCluskey, a native of Ireland, who settled in
Washington county. Pa., and afterwards took up govern-
ment land in Ohio. A few years after marriage they
located in Robinson township, Allegheny county, Pa.
John McClusky was a prominent farmer and respected
-citizen, and took an active part in the interests of the
township. He was elected to the Pennsylvania legisla-
ture in the autumn of 185 i, and served in 1852. Eliza-
beth McCluskey died Oct. 18, 1857. Her husband sur-
vived her, and died April 15, 1879.

154 THE SCOTT FAMILY.

John and Elizabeth (Hall) McCluskey had nine chil-
dren, all born in Robinson township, except Cyrus and
John. The family record is as follows :

I. Cyrus McCluskey was born June 3, 1825, in
Guernsey county. Ohio. In the year 1852 he went to
California, where he remained until the year 1867, when
he returned home. He was married Oct. 13, 1870, to
Rachel, daughter of Gabriel and Mary McGregor, of Rob-
inson township. They located in Allegheny City, Pa.,
removing thence to Mecklenburg county, Virginia, where
they remained about nineteen years — Mr. McCluskey be-
ing engaged in farming. In the year 1891 they returned
to Pennsylvania, and are now (1892) located in Ingram,
Allegheny county, Pa.

2. John Hall McCluskey was born Feb. 7, 1827,
in Guernsey county, Ohio. In the year 1853 he went to
California. While located in Healdsburg, Sonoma county,
Cal., he was thrown from a cart and received injuries from
which he died, Dec. 13, 1878. He was unmarried.

3. Henry McCluskey was born Dec. 12, 1828, on
the property where he now resides, and owns, and where
he has always lived. He was married, March 13, 1871,
to Ann Eliza, daughter of Joseph Stewart, of near Mid-
dleport, Ohio. At the death of his father, by buying out
the heirs, Mr. McCluskey became possessor of one hun-
dred and seventy acres of valuable farm land, one hundred
of which his mother inherited from her father. No chil-
dren.

4. William McCluskey was born June 15, 1831.
He went to California in the year 1852, and is now lo-
cated in Healdsburg, Sonoma county. He is unmarried.

THE SCOTT FAMILY. 155

5. Mary Jane McCluskey, the only daughter, was
born Aug. 4, 1833. She was married Dec. 31, 1863, to
James Brown, and died a few years after marriage, Dec.
' 10, 1867.

6. Samuel C. McCluskey was born Jan. 2, 1836.
He was a sergeant in Young's Independent Battery G.,
Pennsylvania Volunteer Artillery, and served three years
in the late civil war. He studied dentistry under Dr.
Calvin King, of Pittsburgh, and, after the war, went to
Marysville, Nodaway county, Missouri, where he prac-
ticed dentistry for several years. He was married May
23, 1869, to Anna Kemper, of the above named place,
who died Oct. 15, 1879. Mr. McCluskey still resides in
Marysville, and is engaged in the real estate business.
He has one daughter, Maud, who is now attending
school in Marysville.

7. Hiram McCluskey was born May 16, 1838, and
continued to reside on the homestead farm until his death,
which occurred Aug. 23, 1880.

8. Matthew Hall McCluskey was born Aug. 4,
1840. He also enlisted in Young's Independent Battery
G., Pennsylvania Volunteer Artillery, and served three
years in the late war, and .studied dentistry under Dr.
King, of Pittsburgh. He located in Glenwood county,
Iowa, where he practiced dentistry for a number of years,
and afterward embarked in the drug business. He was
married July 23, 1871, to Jennie R. Barker, of Florida.
They still reside in Glenwood. P'our children have
been born to them.

9. Milton McCluskey was born Aug. 23, 1843,
and died July 26, 1844.

156 THE SCOTT FAMILY.

VII. Ann Hall was twice married ; first to John
Walker, by whom she had three children. After his death
she married Benjamin Robinson, of Noblestown, Pa.
They located in Moon township, Allegheny county, Pa.,
and aftervvard removed to Indiana, where they continued
to reside during the remainder of their liv^es. Four or
five children were born to them.

]Sro. 21.

Matthew Young, the eldest son of James and Mary
(Scott) Young, was married to PvHzabeth Bail, daughter
of John Bail, of Robinson township, Allegheny county.
Pa., and sister of Abigail Bail, who married John Young.
They lived on a farm in Mercer county, Pa. — between
Clarksville and Mercertown. Mr. Young died Jan. 31,
1844. Seven children were born to them, viz.: P21iza-
beth, (married to Samuel P'oster,) John, James, Mary,
Lewis Bail, (married to Betsy Bail, daughter of George
Bail,) Abigail Bail, and Joseph.

ISCo. 3.

Ann Young, daughter of James and Mary (Scott)
Young, was married to William Hall,* brother of John
Hall, who married Letitia Young. They located in Rob-
inson township, Allegheny county, Pa., where the}' con-
tinued to reside during the remainder of their lives. Mrs.
Hall died March 29, 1840, and was buried in Union cem-
etery. No children.

* William Hall purchased from the commonwealth of Pennsylvania, a tradt of about
400 acres of woodland, in Robinson township, known as " Hall's Grove." He sold 76
acres of it to his brother-in-law. John V'oung, Sr., and bequeathed the remainder in
equal parts to William Brannan, Hugh Quin, and John Young, Jr. William Hrannan
afterwards sold his [)art to Jonathan Smart, who sold it to Joseph B. Young. William
Hall's old home was, until recently, occupied by Mary Young, widow of Joseph B.
Young. Andrew B. Young, Mary E. Young, .\nn H. Young, John (". Young, and Au-
gustus B. Young are now the only owners of parts of " Hall's Grove."'

THE SCOTT FAMILY. 157

ISTo. 4.

Thomas Young, son of James and Mary (Scott)
Young, was married to a Miss Merriman. They resided in
Allegheny county. Pa., back of what is now Sewickley.
He died, it is supposed, at a comparatively early age.
Nothing further has been learned of him, except that he
had four daughters, viz., Peggy, married to Andrew Jack ;
Sally, married to Samuel Moore ; Letty, married to James
Moore, and Polly, married to William Moore — -all brothers
of Martha Moore, who married Samuel Owen, and was
the mother of Eliza Jane Owen, wife of Samuel Neely
Young.*

]Sro. S.

Mary Young, daughter of James and Mary (Scott)
Young, was married, in the early part of the present cen-
tury, to Thomas McMillen, a native of Ireland. They
located in Robinson township, Allegheny county. Pa.
Mrs. McMillen died Nov. 12, 1844, having survived her
husband many years. Ten children were born to them,
viz.: John, Matthew, William, James, Samuel, Ann,
Joseph, Ebenezer, Margaret and Morrison.

John McMillen went south in early manhood, and
was married in Cincinnati. Nothing further has been
learned of him.

William McMillen also went south when a young
'man. It is not known whether or not he was married.

James McMillen was married April ii, 1839, to
Catherine Scott, t second daughter of James Scott, of
Robinson township. They had two daughters, Mary L.
and Elizabeth Jennings.

*See Sketch of Samuel N. Young.

tSee sketch of Catherine (Scott) McMillen.

l.:S THE SCOTT FAMILY.

Samuel McMillen died unmarried.

Ann McMillen was married to Captain John Mc-
Michael, son of Isaac and Mary (Holtz) McMichael. They
resided in what is now Collier township, Allegheny county,
Pa., where Mr. McMichael was engaged in farming. Mrs.
McMichael died in the year 1845, aged thirty years. Her
husband died in 1873, aged fifty-seven years. Five chil-
dren were born to them, of whom two sons — Isaac and
John — and a daughter are now living.

1. Isaac McMichael was born in the year 1836,
on the farm which he now owns at Walker's Mills, Alle-
gheny county, Pa. He was married, in the year 1S76, to
Ella, daughter of John McCoy, of Allegheny county, and
to them were born four children — three of whom are now
living, viz.: George Clarence, Stella and Ralph Cleveland.

2. John McMichael was born in the year 1842,
and married, in 1863, to Ann Eliza, daughter of Captain
Samuel Ewing. They are located at Imperial, Allegheny
count}', Pa., where Mr. McMichael owns a farm of 192
acres. Seven children have been born to them, viz :
Nora, (Mrs. Armour,) Samuel, John, Ida, Maud, Blanche
and Ewing.

Joseph McMillen was married to Catherine Holmes.
Four children were born to them, viz.: Thomas, Joseph,
Elizabeth and Marw

Ebenezer McMillen married Margaret Murray.
Their children were: Emma, Marv and Elizabeth.

JSIo. e.

Margaret Young, the youngest daughter of James
and Mary (Scott) Young, married Robert Lutton, of
Moon township, Allegheny county. Pa. Eight children

THE SCOTT FAMILY. • 159

were born to them, viz.: Betsy Jane, who married Garrett
Eaton ; John ; James ; Nancy, married to Thomas Mor-
gan ; Robert, married to Peggy Harper ; Peggy, married
to John Harper ; Thomas and Lettie.

John Young, son of James and Mary (Scott) Young,
was born in the year 1773, in Bart township, Lancaster
county, Pa., and was but a child when his mother re-
moved, with her family, to what is now Robinson town-
ship, Allegheny county. Pa. Here the greater part of his
life was spent.

In early manhood, Feb. 18, 1794, he was married to
Abigail Bail who was born in the year 1775 — daughter of
John Bail, Robinson township. Mr. Young purchased
from his brother-in-'aw William Hall, 76 acres of land in
the above named township, on which they located and
continued to reside during the remainder of their lives.*
The name "John Young," appears among those given in
a list of the residents of Robinson township in the year
1803.

John Young died Feb. i. 1853, and was buried in
Union A. R. (now U. P.) cemetery. His wife, Abigail,
survived him .several years and died April i, i860. She
was also buried in Union cemetery.

The following sketch (dated i860) was taken from
the Pittsburgh Dispatch:

"Death of A Veteran Mother: On the ist of April
last, Mrs. Abagail Young, Sr., died at her residence in
Robinson township, in the eighty-fifth year of her age.
The deceased was born in Allegheny county, in 1775, and
passed through many trying scenes in her early life. Her

*See foot note — sketch of Ann (Young) Hall.

160 THE SCOTT FAMILY.

father's family, with a few other families, had erected a
small fort on the farm now belonging to John McMichael,
about nine miles from Fort Pitt and one mile from the
present Steubenville turnpike. While occupying this fort,
one of her brothers was killed by the Indians. She was
married at the age of eighteen, raised a family of thirteen
children, and lived to see her youngest child reach the age
of forty years. She had also sixty-two grandchildren
and thirty-eight great grandchildren — in all one hundred
and thirteen descendants."

John and Abigail (Bail) Young had thirteen children,
all born and raised on the homestead farm in Robinson
township. They are all now (1892) dead except one son,
Samuel Neely. The family record is as follows :

I. Elizabeth Young was born Nov. 22, 1794, and
married June 17, 1822, to Robert Miller. She died April
25, 1880; her husband died in June, 1836. Six children
were born to them, viz.: Mary Jane, Margaret, John,
James McCormick, Robert and Joseph.

Mary Jane Miller was married^ to John Mc-
Clinton. Four children were born to them, viz.: William,
George, Charles and Frank.

Margaret Miller was married to William Aiken.
Seven children were born to them, viz.: Hannah,
Elizabeth, John, James, Agnes, Robert M., and Birdella.
Hannah, James and Robert died in infancy.

n. Matthew Young was born Jan. 15, 1797, and
died in the twenty-first year of his age. May 4, 18 17.

ni. Mary Young was born March 4, 1799, and
married March 29, 18 14, to John Gibson. She died Aug.
15, 1817. Two children were born to this union: James
M. and Robert.

THE SCOTT FAMILY. 161

Robert Gibson married Sarah Porter, by whom he
had four children : Lewis Bail, Florence, Walter and
Robert.

IV. Ann Hall Young was born June 22, 1801,
and married Oct. 14, 1822, to Jonathan Smart, who died
Feb. 28, 1830. Four children were born to them : James,
Mary Ann, John and William. The youngest two died in
infancy.

Mrs. Smart afterwards married Joel Chapman. By
this marriage she had children, as follows : Joseph War-
ren, Morgan Young, who died unmarried, Alice, who
died in infancy, Robert and Violet. Mrs. Chapman died
Feb. I, i860.

Joseph Warren Chapman married Jane McClinton.
Children : Ella, Irene and Harper.

Robert Chapman married Ann M. Logan. Chil-
dren : George, Charles, Harry, Joseph and Eugene.

Violet Chapman married William Meanor. Chil-
dren : Joseph W., Martha, Margaret, Adele Y., Ella Irene
and Rachel.

V. John Young, Jr., was born July 16, 1803, and
married Dec. 30, 1824, to Hannah Phillips,* daughter of
John and Esther (Phillips) Scott. Eleven children were
born to them — four sons and seven daughters. John
Young, Jr., died on the homestead farm in Robinson
township, April 17, 1873, and was buried in Union ceme-
tery. He was a captain of the Pennsylvania Militia, and
once held the office of Clerk of the Orphans' Court of
Allegheny county. Pa.

VI. Joseph Bail Young was born Aug. 24, 1805,
and married Sept. 10, 1829, to Mary Cracraft, who was

*See sketch of Hannah P. Scott and children in "Scott Family."
11

1«2 THE SCOTT FAMILY.

born July 28, 1808. In the early part of the present
century Joseph Young purchased from his brother-in-law,
Jonathan Smart, a tract of land in Robinson township — a
portion of a larger tract purchased by William Hall,* and
known as " Hall's Grove." Mr. Young continued to re-
side in Robinson township until his death, which occurred
Dec. 29, 1833. His widow occupied the old homestead
of William Hall for many years. She died, Jan, 7, 1892,
at the advanced age of eighty-three years.

Joseph and Mary (Cracraft) Young had four sons
born to them, as follows :

1. Andrew B. Young, born June 5, 1830, and
married Oct. 25, 1855, to Agnes McFadden, who was
born Nov. 6, 1832. He was twice elected as a represent-
ative for Allegheny county in the Legislature of Pennsyl-
vania, and has served as deputy sheriff. Mr. Young is
now in possession of a portion of the original " Hall
Grove." He is in the employ of Scobie & Parker, Pitts-
burgh, and resides in Wilkinsburg, Pa.

(i) Mary Luella, born July 24, 1856.

(2) Joseph Story, born April i, 1858.

(3) Bertha Eugenie, born Feb. 21, i860.

(4) Agnes Jane, born June 5, 1862.

(5) Frank Sherman, born July 24, 1865.

(6) Effie Aldine, born Jan. 7, 1871.

2. Joseph C. Young, born Nov. 7, 1831, and mar-
ried Dec. 15, 1858, to Mary E. Rhodes. He served in
the war of the rebellion as second lieutenant in Young's
Independent Battery G., Pennsylvania Volunteer Artil-
lery. He is now a member of the Pittsburgh bar. Their
children are as follows :

(i) Carrie Victoria, bom Dec. 10, 1859.

*See foot-note — sketch of Ann (Young) Hall, 156.

THE SCOTT FAMILY. 168

(2) Hattie Bissell, born Jan. 31, 1863; died

Feb. 23, 1863.

(3) Kate Meech, bom May 2, 1866; died July

10, 1866.

3. John Morgan Young, bom June 25, 1833, and
died Jan. 5, 1834.

4. BazilWilliams Young, bom June 25, 1833, and
died July 4, 1833.

VII. James Scott Young* was bom Nov. 27,
1807, and died Dec. 27, 181 7.

VIII. Abigail Young was bom July 30, 18 10, and
married in early womanhood to William Gribben, of Rob-
inson township. She died soon after marriage, April 25,
1830. Mr. Gribben afterwards married Esther Scott,t
fourth daughter of John and Esther (Phillips) Scott.

IX. Lewis Young was born Sept. 3 , 1 8 1 2 , and mar-
ried in Pittsburgh, Pa., Nov. 5, 1835, to Hannah Lenhart,
who was born Dec. 6, 1810. The ceremony was per-
formed by Rev. Andrew Fulton. He served in the war
of the rebellion as lieutenant and quartermaster in the
Fourth Regiment of Pennsylvania Volunteer Cavalry, and
was deputy clerk of Orphans' Court of Allegheny county.
Pa. Lewis Young died April 15, 1874. His wife sur-
vived him and died May 9, 1879. Six children have been
born to them, as follows :

* The name "James " was given him in honor of his grandfather, James Young;
and the name " Scott," in honor of his grandmother, Mary Scott — presumably to keep
the name in the family. It continues in that of James Scott Young, Attorney, No. g8
Diamond street, Pittsburgh, Pa., and in that of his son, James Scott, Jr. See sketch of
William Hall Young and family.

t See sketch of Esther (Scott) Gribben, in " Scott Family."

164 THE SCOTT FAMILY.

I. John Jay Young* born Oct. 14, 1836, and mar-
ried Sept. 21, 1862, to Alice Victoria Maples, who was
born June 29, 1839 — daughter of Capt. D. J. Maples.
He served in the war of the rebellion as captain of
Young's Independent Battery G, Pennsylvania Volunteer
Artillery, and was commissioned lieutenant colonel, by
James A. Beaver, Governor of Pennsylvania. Col.
Young is now (1892) located in Canton, Ohio, being pres-
ident and general manager of the "Canton Steel Com-
pany." John and Alice (Maples) Young had four chil-
dren born to them, as follows :

(i) Maud Alice, born Sept 3, 1863 ; died Nov.
10, 1864.

(2) Betsey Maples, bom Sept. 28, 1865.

(3) Marian Russell, born Nov. 13, 1866 ; mar-

ried Nov. 26, 1890, to James M. McNeill,
son of the late Senator Hugh McNeill, of
Allegheny City. They have one child —
Alice Russell, born June 30, 1892.

(4) Paul Frederick, born Sept. 2, 1871 ; died

Dec. 31, 1889.

2. Herman Lenhart Young, born March 8, 1838,
and died May 22, 1874. Unmarried. He served in the
late war as quartermaster sergeant of Young's Independ-
ent Battery G, Pennsylvania Volunteer Artillery, and af-
terwards as first lieutenant in Richard B. Young's com-
pany— Colonel Gallupe's Regiment, Pennsylvania Volun-
teer Heavy Artillery.

3. William H. Harrison Young, born July 30,
1840, and married to Charlotte Deuchar. He served in
Chicago-Light Battery A, Illinois Volunteer Artillery ;

* To Col. John J. Young I am indebted for records of the " Young Family ;" also for
data ol James and Mary (Scott) Young.

THE SCOTT FAMILY. 165

was taken prisoner near Jackson, Miss., and held in An-
dersonville, N. C, rebel prison for two years. One child,
May, has been born to them.

4. Lewis Albert Young, born May 30, 1843, and
married Jan. 14, 1874, to Carrie M. Maples, who was
born Nov. 18, 1846. Mr. Young died Sept. 15, 1882,
leaving one daughter, viz.:

(i) Jessie Alice, born Oct. 16, 1875.

5. Sarah Jane Young, born May 16, 1845, and
died June 19, 1846.

6. Elizabeth Viola Young, born April 12, 1847,
and married Dec. 20, 1877, to John P. Van Sickle, who
was born Oct. 19, 1844. They have one child, viz.:

(i) Garrett Foster, bom Nov. 23, 1880.

X. Samuel Neely Young was born April 22,1815,
and married Feb. 6, 1840, to Eliza Jane Owen, who was
born July 8, 1822 — daughter of Samuel and Martha
(Moore) Owen.* Mr. Young is now (1892) the only sur-
viving member of a family of thirteen — children of John
and Abigail (Bail) Young. His present address is Ewing's
Mills, Allegheny county, Pa. Samuel and Eliza (Owen)
Young had six children born to them, as follows :

I. David C. W. Young, born March 30, 1841. He
served in the war of the rebellion as "color bearer" of
the 70th Regiment, New York Volunteer Infantry, and
was killed in the battle of Williamsburg, May 5, 1862.

" Sleep, soldier ! still in honored rest
Your truth and valor wearing ;
The bravest are the tenderest, —
The loving are the daring."

* gee sketcl) of Thomas Young, page 157.

166 THE SCOTT FAMILY.

2. John James Young, born Jan. 7, 1843. He
served in the late civil war in Company E, 70th Regi-
ment, New York Volunteer Infantry, and died, Sept. 14,
1863, of disease contracted in the service.

3. Martha W. Young, born Aug. 6, 1846, and
married to Joseph H. Powell. No children.

4. Samuel Lewis Young, born Feb. 10, 1852, and
married Feb. 9, 1875, to Artelissa Angelina Hill, Six
children were born to them, viz.:

(i) Roy Le Mont, bom Feb. 6, 1876.

(2) Eugene Leaf, bom Sep. 19, 1877.

(3) Clyde, born Aug. 27, 1879.

(4) Ora Belle, born May 27, 1881.

(5) Joseph Berlin, born Jan. 18, 1884.

(6) Clifford, bom Jan. 12, 1886.

5 . Franklin Walter Hampton Young, born Mar.
23, 1855, and died when young.

6. Florence Berlin Young, born Nov. 2, 1861 ;
drowned at Davis Island Dam, Dec. 31, 1881.

XI. William Hall Young was born April 22, 181 5,
and married April 27, 1842, to Jane Ann Peters, who was
born in the year 18 16 and died March 13, 1886. William
Young died in Allegheny City, Pa., Dec. 19, 1890. Five
children were born to them, as follows :

I. Augustus Byron Young, born Dec. 14, 1843,
and married April 26, 1883, to Mary R. McDonald. He
served in the war of the rebellion in Young's Independent

THE SCOTT FAMILY. 167

Battery G, Pennsylvania Volunteer Artillery. He is now

"Superintendent of the Letter Carriers" in Pittsburgh

post-office. Their children (twins) are :

(i) Mary, ) , t oo

; ( ^ V born Tune 12, 1884.

(2) Jeanette, )

2. Adele Young, born April 10, 1846. She re-
sided with her father on Palo Alto street, Allegheny, un-
til his death, in the year 1890. She is unmarried, and is
now a resident of Canton, Ohio.

3. James Scott Young,* bom Dec. 3, 1848, and
married March 4, 1873, to Eliza Jane Baldwin, daughter
of Dr. James D. Baldwin. He is an eminent lawyer, with
an extensive and lucrative practice, in Pittsburgh, Pa.
James and Eliza Young had seven children born to them,
as follows :

(1) Bertha, born Jan. 9, 1875.

(2) James Scott, Jr., born Nov. 18, 1876.

(3) Amy, born Dec. 2, 1878.

(4) LiDA Byron, born June 18, 1881.

(5) William Worthley, born Aug. 20, 1883 ;

died in the year 1887.

(6) Alice Maples, born Nov. 26, 1885.

(7) Philip Sydney, born Nov. 8, i;

4. Bertha Young, born Aug. 2, 1851, and died
Feb. II, 1856.

5. William Eugene Young, born Jan. 12, 1854,
and married May 21, 1878, to Kate Bessie Maria Young,
who was born Jan. 5, 1859. He is superintendent of

*§ee foot note, page i6|.

168 THE SCOTT FAMILY.

motive power and machinery in the works of the Canton
Steel Co., at Canton, Ohio. Six children have been born
to them, as follows :

(i) William Paul, bom June 4, 1879.

(2) Emily Jane, bom Jan. 16, 1882.

(3) Eugene, born Feb. 20, 1884; died the same

year.

(4) Donald Breck, born Sept. 10, 1885.

(5) John Byron, born Jan. 28, 1888.

(6) Ruth Adele, born May 21, 1891.

XII. Jacob Beltzhoover Young was born June
4, 1 817, and married Feb. 14, 1839, to Margaret Jane
Watt. He died Feb. 14, 1890. Three children were
born to them, as follows :

I. John Young, who died in childhood.

2. David Watt Young, who married Harriet Hil-
liard. He is a painter by occupation, and resides in Alle-
gheny City, Pa. Their children are Elmer E. and Pearl.

3. Amelia J. Young was married to John Gray.
Three children have been born to them, viz.: Lillian G.,
John and Olivet.

XIII. Morgan Neville Young, the youngest child
of John and Abigail (Bail) Young, was born June 16,
1820, and married March 17, 1842, to Hannah Cracraft,
who was born Jan. 15, 1823. He died March 21, 1884.
The family record is as follows :

I. George W. Young, born Jan. 27, 1843, and
died Aug. 25, 1844.

THE SCOTT FAMILY. 169

2. Martha J. Young, born Nov. 27, 1844, and died
Dec. 9, 1846.

3. Robert G. Young, born Jan. 26, 1847, and mar-
ried Aug. 27, 1872, to Mary C. Wheeler, daughter of
Seymour Wheeler. Seven children have been born to
them, as follows :

(i) Arthur Eugene, bom Jan. 31, 1874.

(2) Andrew Harry, born Feb. 28, 1876.

(3) Morgan Seymour, born April 26, 1878.

(4) Homer Wilson, born Feb. 14, 1880.

(5) Howard Adelbert, twin brother of Homer

W., died Jan. 17, 1881.

(6) Robert Leroy, born Aug. 8, 1883; died

Aug. 20, 1883.

(7) Oscar Everett, born Feb. 13, 1887.

4. Mary L. Young, born Dec. 9, 1849, and married
May 18, 1869, to George W. Bowers, son of John Bowers.
Their children are as follows :

(i) Ross E., born July 11, 1870; died May 10,
1872.

(2) Florence L., born May 10, 1874.

(3) Ray R., born April 11, 1880.

5. Andrew J. Young, bom May 26, 1851, and
married Dec. 25, 1877, to Nellie H. Johnson, daughter
of Jeremiah Johnson. Their children are as follows:

(i) Roy O., born Sept. 27, 1878.

(2) Josie a., born Sept. 6, 1879.

6. Elizabeth A. Young, born Oct. 9, 1853.

ISTo. 8.

James Young, Jr., the youngest child of James and
Mary (Scott) Young, died in youth.

FAMILY OF JAMES SCOTT, SR.,

OF ELIZABETH TOWNSHIP, ALLEGHENY COUNTY, PA.

JAMES SCOTT, SR., the youngest son of Joseph
Scott, was born in Ballymacran, County Derry,
Ireland. The exact date of his birth is not known,
but, as near as can be estimated, it must have been
between the years 1752 and 1755.

In youth he emigrated from Londonderry, Ireland, to
America, but the exact date of his arrival is not known.
When he came to Western Pennsylvania, he settled on a
farm in the narrow peninsula between the Monongahela
and Youghiogheny rivers — known as the "Forks of
Yough" settlement — in what is now Elizabeth township,
Allegheny county. Pa. This farm he afterwards patented,
Nov. 9, 1789.* (Part of this farm is now owned by his
grandson, Zaccheus Scott.) In the meantime, probably in
the year 1781 or 1782, he had married Mary Pearson, who
was born in Westmoreland county, Pa.

James Scott was among the earliest settlers of Alle-
gheny county, and was identified with the Indian troubles
of pioneer times. In one instance he and wife were driven
from their farm by the Indians, and took refuge at Han-
nastown (then the county seat of Westmoreland county)
— traveling a distance of about thirty miles, and being be-
set with difficulties and dangers peculiar to those days of
Indian hostilities. After remaining at Hannastown for a
time, in constant dread, they concluded to return home.

♦The lop; house built by James Scott, Sr,, more than a century ago, is still standing
and occupied,

THE SCOTT FAMILY. 171

The morning after they left the town, the fort in which
they had taken refuge was destroyed by Indians, and all
the inmates, except a few persons, were killed.*

James Scott died in the year 1825, on his farm in
Elizabeth township, having lived there about a half-cen-
tuiy. Eight children were born to James and Mary
(Pearson) Scott, viz.: John, (who died in 181 5;) James,
Zaccheus, Kennedy, (who died in 1809;) Joseph, Sarah,
Margaret and Hannah. They were all born and raised in
Elizabeth township, and were prominently identified with
the history of that section.

Sketch ISTo. 1.

James Scott, Jr., was born about the year 1785,
though the exact date has not been ascertained. He
participated in the war of 18 12 — held a commission as
captain, and was afterwards colonel of a militia regiment.
During the years 1832-34, he represented Allegheny
county in the House of Representatives. He was married
to Mary Van Kirk, daughter of Samuel Van Kirk.f She
died in the year 1863. Colonel Scott died in the year
1868, having reached an advanced age.

James and Mary (Van Kirk) Scott had twelve chil-
dren born to them, viz.:

1. Diana, now Mrs. James Wycoff, of Uniontown,
Pa.

2. Susan, who lives with her brother, John V.

3. Mary, married to Samuel Van Kirk, nephew of
the above mentioned Samuel Van Kirk.

*The trusty rifle of James Scott, Sr., is now in the possession of his great grandson,
Vankirk Scott, of McKeesport, Pa.

tSamuel Van Kirk served through the Revolutionary War — carried the colors at the
battle of Long Island ; was present at the surrender of Cornwallis at Yorktown. Shortly
after the war, he came from New Jersey and settled in Elizabeth township, Allegheny
county. Pal The Van Kirk family were prominently identified with Elizabeth township
history.

172 THE SCOTT FAMILY.

4. John Van Kirk, born in the year 1820, on the
farm on which he now resides, near Elizabeth, Allegheny-
county, Pa. He was married in 1850 to Nancy A., daugh-
ter of James and Rebecca Nicholls, of Allegheny county.
Mr. Scott has been for thirty-six years an elder in the
Presbyterian church of Round Hill. Mr. and Mrs. Scott
have seven children living, as follows : James H., an at-
torney in Burlington, Iowa; Joel F., a physician in Coal
Valley, Pa.; Lizzie R., Mary J., William D., Nannie L.,
and John K., all at home.

5. James, deceased.

6. Samuel, a farmer, living near Huntington, Ind.

7. Sarah J., who was married in 1869 to Matthew
J. Taylor, a farmer. They reside near Wilkinsburg, Pa.
Their children are : Corrinne M., James Marshall and
Mary Agnes.

8. Rebecca, wife of Joseph Patterson, of Monon-
gahela City, Pa.

9. Joseph, an attorney, of Huntington, Ind.

10. Harvey, now located in Wisconsin.

11. William, living in the State of Washington.

12. Isaac, who was drowned in the year 1864.

No. ^.

Zaccheus Scott, the third son of James Scott, Sr.,
was born in the year 1787. He was raised on a farm and
followed farming for a livelihood. He served through the
war of 18 12 — was captain of his company and was the
officer in charge of the prisoners at Fort Duquesne. In
June, 1828, he was married to Catharine, daughter of
Jeremiah Andrews, of Burgettstown, Pa. They both died
in the year 1870, at an advanced age.

THE SCOTT FAMILY. 173

Zaccheus and Catherine (Andrews) Scott had seven
children born to them, viz.:

1. Mary, now Mrs. James L. Gufifey, of Allegheny-
county, Pa.

2. Susan, died when young.

3. Amanda, died the same time as Susan.

4. Eliza Jane, wife of Alexander Thompson, of
Westmoreland county. Pa.

5. Kate, wife of Allen Williams, of Westmoreland
county. Pa.

6. Lucinda, Mrs. Josiah P. Johnston — died in 1868.

7. Zaccheus, the only son, was born May 12, 1840,
on the farm which he now owns and occupies, in Eliza-
beth township, Allegheny county. Pa. — part of the land
patented by his grandfather, James Scott, Sr., in the
year 1789.. He received his education in the township
schools, and at Elizabeth Academy. After qualifying
himself he was engaged in teaching in the schools of Al-
legheny, Fayette and Westmoreland counties for a period
of six years, and since then has followed farming. In the
year 1871, he was married to Eliza Jane, daughter of Jo-
seph Hutchinson, of Elizabeth township. They are mem-
bers of Bethesda Presbyterian church. Their present ad-
dress is Blythesdale, Allegheny county. Pa. Five chil-
dren have been born to them, viz.: Maud C, Jessie May,
J. Milton, Zaccheus Roscoe and Olive Florence.

ISTo. Q.

Joseph Scott, the youngest son of James Scott, Sr.,
was born, as near as can be estimated, about the year
1 79 1 or 1792. He, like his brothers, participated in the
war of 1 81 2, and followed farming for a livelihood. He
was married to Ruth Van Kirk, daughter of Samuel and

174 THE SCOTT FAMILY.

Mary (Price) Van Kirk, and sister of Mary Van Kirk, wife
of James Scott, Jr. Joseph Scott lived and died on the
farm patented by his father, James Scott, Sr.

Joseph aud Ruth (Van Kirk) Scott had ten children
born to them, viz.: John W., James, Zaccheus, William
Marshall — who died when young, Susan, (wife of John W.
Patterson,) Ursula, (wife of William Brisbin,) Samuel,
Mary, Joseph, (died Aug. 26, 1892,) and Ruth.

I. John W. Scott was born May 31, 18 19, in
Elizabeth township, and there resided for many years, re-
moving thence to McKeesport, Allegheny county. Pa.,
where he is now located. He was for many years a mem-
ber of the board of education, being chairman of that
body ; and has been a member of council, borough treas-
urer, justice of the peace and served two terms as bur-
gess. He is a stair-builder by occupation. Mr. Scott
was twice married, his first wife being Matilda Marston, by
whom he had four children, viz.: Joseph L., who is mar-
ried and lives in the East End, Pittsburgh ; John Frank-
lin, engaged in stair-building in Pittsburgh ; I. Maslon,
married and lives in Allegheny — engaged in stair-building,
and Sarah Matilda, who is also married. Mr. Scott mar-
ried as his second wife, Rachel, daughter of Thomas and
Frances (Clendenning) Humphreys. Seven children were
born to them, viz.: Vankirk, Belle, (married,) Stella, Vic-
tor, Cordelia, Irene, (married,) and Blanche.

Vankirk, born Jan. 2, 1861, in Elizabeth
township, but was raised in McKeesport,
Pa., receiving his education in the schools
of that place. He is a civil engineer, be-
ing engaged in business under the firm name
of "Taylor, Rominie & Scott," McKees-
port, Pa.

THE SCOTT FAMILY. 176

ISTo. 4.

Sarah Scott, the eldest daughter of James and
Mary (Pearson) Scott, was married to Joseph Weddle.
Five children were born to them, viz.: Rebecca, wife of
John Penney ; Hannah, wife of Thomas Penney, (brother
of John,) Jesse, Scott and Peter — a Baptist minister.

No. S.

Margaret Scott married John Pierce. Nine chil-
dren were born to them, viz.: Margaret, married and lives
in Athens, Ohio ; Mary, wife of John Cowen ; David ;
Martha, wife of Col. Joseph Gufifey ; Ann, wife of Rob-
ert Pinkerton ; John ; James ; Hannah, wife of Edward
Buck, of Tennessee ; William and Sarah.

isco. e.

Hannah Scott, the youngest child of James and
Mary (Pearson) Scott, was married to James Guffey. Sev-
en children were born to them, viz.: John ; Mary, wife of
Jacob Funk ; Scott ; William ; Margaret, wife of E. Grif-
fith ; Rebecca, and Zaccheus.

GREAT-GREAT GRANDFATHER.

(TAMUEL SCOTT, SR., the pioneer of the family
y\ under special consideration, was a son of Joseph

J Scott. He was born in the year 1751, in Bally-
^^'"'^ macran — near Newtown, Limavada — County
Derry, Ireland, and in youth came with his brothers and
sister to America.

Comparatively little is known as to where he first lo-
cated in this country, though we hear of his being at
Pequa, Lancaster county, Pa., attending a communion
service of the Reformed Presbyterian church, of which he
was a member ; and again at a service at Conecocheague,
Franklin county. Pa. — being, it is supposed, located in
Lancaster county. Sometime after this he purchased a
team of horses, a conestoga wagon and farming imple-
ments and started for the West, going by way of Bedford
Springs, Bedford county. Pa. — which place was then
owned by Rev. James Renwick Wilson.

Samuel Scott was married about the year 1775 or
1776, to Elizabeth Wilson, who was born in the year 1749
— a sister of Rev. J. R. Wilson. After marriage he set-
tled on a farm at " Mingo Creek," Washington county.
Pa., which is the first place we hear of his being perma-
nently located. There he remained for a number of
years, removing about the year 1795 to a farm at Camp-
bell's Run, Washington county, now Robinson township,
Allegheny county. Pa. He was one of the pioneers of
that township, enduring the trials, hardships and priva-
tions of a pioneer life. Since that time this family name
has been connected with Robinson township history.

THE SCOTT FAMILY. 177

In those early days of settlement, the settlers were
subject to frequent attacks by the Indians, consequently
the most important matter to attract the attention of our
pioneer forefathers was to defend, not only themselves,
but also their wives and children, against the tomahawk
of the savages. In order to afford protection, the settlers
had built a block-house or fort on the McMichael farm,
(afterwards known as the Cowan farm,) near Campbell's
Run. As was the custom in those days the neighbors as-
sisted each other with their work, going in companies to
the different farms, and leaving their wives and children
in the block-house. About sunset each day they all re-
assembled at the block-house, where they often remained
all night. If any of their number failed to appear at the
appointed time, their friends concluded they had been
massacred by the Indians.

When Samuel Scott first came to Robinson township,
he rented a farm of 331 acres from John Bail, and en-
gaged in tilling the soil. This farm he purchased, Nov.
23, 1799, for £s^^ specie. The deed for the same may
be found recorded in Allegheny county court house, ^
March i, 1800, Volume 9, p. 317. This farm was part
of a tract of land granted unto John Bail by patent, un-
der the great seal of Pennsylvania, bearing the date March
the nineteenth, A. D., 1789.

Having considerable means, according as wealth was
estimated in those days, Mr. Scott purchased, May 4,
1805, another farm of 309^ acres on Miller's run, Wash-
ington county. Pa., from Alexander Addison in considera-
tion of $2,474. Recorded in Washington county, Feb.
10, 1806, in Deed Book T, folio 296. "This farm is part
of a larger tract of land which the king of Great Britain,
by patent bearing date the fifth day of July, in the year of
our Lord one thousand seven hundred and seventy-four,

under the hand of John Earl of Dunmore, Lieutenant
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178 THE SCOTT FAMILY.

Governor of the then colony of Virginia, and the seal of
the said colony, granted in fee to GEORGE WASHINGTON,
Esquire, who, with Martha, his wife, by deed bearing date
the first day of June, in the year of our Lord, one thou-
sand seven hundred and ninety-six, conveyed the same in
fee to Matthew Ritchey, Esquire, since deceased, who by
his last 'will and testament,' devised the same in fee to
Alexander Addison."

From the time of his removal to Campbell's Run, Mr.
Scott lived in true pioneer style, in a little log cabin, un-
til 1806, when he erected a large two story stone house,
in which he lived during the remainder of his life.

Some incidents which have been related in connection
with the life of Samuel Scott might here be inserted :

In the fall of 1805 a communion service, conducted
by Rev. Gilmore, was held on the farm of Mr. Scott. It
was attended by about fifty persons, who came a distance
of from twenty to thirty miles, in wagons and on horse-
back. They arrived on Wednesday preceding the com-
munion and remained until the following Monday, during
which time they enjoyed the hospitality of Mr. Scott and
wife — such as the circumstances of frontier life would per-
mit. As the home at that time was a small log cabin,
the people could not be accommodated in the house, con-
sequently the barn floor was covered with straw, over
which was spread wagon covers, blankets, etc. Here the
guests slept — Mr. Scott lodging with the company.

Thursday was kept as a fast day preparatory to the
communion. On Friday, all the able-bodied men went to
work, hewing and hauling logs with which to erect a com-
munion table, seats and a tent, from which the minister
addressed the audience. [This tent was located where
John Scott's barn now stands.] Services were held Thurs-
day, Saturday afternoon. Sabbath and Monday morning,
after which the worshipers returned to their homes.

THE SCOTT FAMILY, 179

Samuel Scott owned a fine horse named "Coley,"
which was regarded as very swift and sure-footed. Some
time in the year 1815, he started, on his fleet-footed
horse, "Coley," on a chase to the land office at Canton
or Mansfield, Ohio, to enter some land. Leaving his
home in Robinson township, he journeyed through Frank-
fort to Yellow Creek, Jefferson county, Ohio, where he
lodged the first night at the home of Hon. Thomas
George, (brother of David George, who married his
daughter, Nancy Scott,) who was afterwards a prominent
member of the Ohio Legislature. He continued on his
journey, carrying food for himself and " Coley" in his sad-
dle-bags, and lodging at night at convenient places along
the route.

This was a very perilous journey, as the country at
that time was infested with hostile Indians ; but despite
the dangers and difficulties he encountered, he reached the
land office in safety, and, being first of the numerous
competitors, accordingly entered a section (640 acres) of
land in the territory of Ohio — " section twenty-five of
township twenty-three, in range nineteen" — twelve miles
northwest of what is now Mansfield, Richland county,
Ohio — on the main road leading to Sandusky.

He also entered one-half section in the same territo-
ry— distinguished as the " east half of section one, of
township twenty-three, range seventeen," making in all
960 acres of land in Ohio, which in addition to his farms
in western Pennsylvania, made about 1600 acres of land
in his possession.

He continued to prosper until his death, which oc-
curred at the homestead in Robinson township, Dec. 27,
18 1 9, he being 68 years of age. His wife, Elizabeth, sur-
vived him and died Feb. 13, 1827, in the seventy-eighth
year of her age. Both are buried in Union graveyard, on
the Steubenville turnpike, about one-half mile from the
homestead.

180 THE SCOTT FAMILY.

On the day previous to his death, Mr. Scott made*
his will, of which the following is a copy :

" In the name of God, Amen. I, Samuel Scot, of
Robinson Township, Allegheny County, and State of
Pennsylvania, ailing in my person, but, praise be to God,
in the full possession of my mental powers, believe it my
duty to set my house in order, as it is appointed for all men
once to die, make this my last will and testament, hereby
ignoring and revoking all others of previous date.

"I bequeath my soul to God through the merits of
my dear Redeemer, my body to a decent interment at the
discretion of my executors, in hopes of a glorious and
blessed resurrection, and arrange my worldly affairs in the
following order :

"My funeral expenses and my other debts owing by
me at my death, I desire my executors to pay expedi-
tiously after my interment, and my worldly property I
dispose of as follows :

" First : I bequeath to my wife, Elizabeth Scot, my
dwelling-house as long as she lives ; a sufficiency of wood
and coals, cut and hauled home to the house ; one horse,
the choice of my stable ; two ot the best of my cows ;
ten sheep ; all the furniture my house contains, and one-
third of the small grain and one-half of the hay which
grows annually on my farm. Said chattel property I au-
thorize her to dispose of as she pleases, the grain to be
cut, stored and threshed for her annually without trouble
or expense.

" Secondly : I bequeath to the orphan children of my
son John, now deceased, to his five daughters, Hannah,
Betsey, Polly, Esther and Rachel, equal shares in the
whole amount of the chattel property, coming to him
from the vendues made — the one after the death of
their father, the other after the death of their mother —
and the yearly profit rents of the farm on Miller's Run to

THE SCOTT FAMILY. 181

Samuel when he comes to the age of twenty-one years —
the aggregate amount I desire to be equally divided
among them when Samuel comes of age. I desire my
executors to divide honestly, that farm of land my son
John occupied, into three equal parts, of which I allow
them immediate possession, providing they don't claim a
child's part in the chattel property I have bequeathed to
their sisters ; if they do claim a child's part of the chattel
property reserved for their sisters, I, by these presents,
authorize my executors to withhold from them claim, pos-
session or any privilege arising to them from said shares
in the above-mentioned farm, until they pay to my execu-
tors a sum of money amounting to the sum of the shares
in the chattel property they claimed, and having fulfilled
said condition, I bequeath to my three grandsons, Samuel
Scot, Jonathan Scot, and John Scot, said freehold farm,
as divided by executors, to them and to their heirs for-
ever, free of rent.

"Thirdly: I bequeath to my daughter, Margaret,
the wife of Archibald Slater, the sum of three hundred
and fifty dollars, to be paid her by my executors twelve
months after my decease.

"Fourthly: I bequeath to my daughter, Betsy, the
wife of William Wright, the sum of three hundred and
fifty dollars, to be paid her twelve months after my death.

" Fifthly : I bequeath to my daughter, Polly,"^'" one
quarter section of land in the territory of Ohio, called 'the
north-half, section twenty-five, of township twenty-three,
in range nineteen,' to her and her heirs forever, free of all
rents or demands save the taxes; said pioperty I have
leased ten years from April, 1820. At the expiration of
said term she shall have, by my executors, quiet and
peaceable possession of said quarter section, to be enjoyed
forever by her and her heirs, free of rent. I also be-

*Mary Scott, wife of James McGinness.

182 THE SCOTT FAMILY.

queath to her eight sheep, to be fed for her free of expense.

"Sixthly: I bequeath to my daughter, Nancy, the
other quarter remaining, of the above-mentioned portion
of land in the territory of Ohio, being the second quarter
section of a half-section, distinguished 'the north-half,
section twenty-five, of township twenty-three, in range
nineteen,' on the lines with her sister Polly's quarter-sec-
tion, to be held forever by her and her heirs free of rent.

"Seventhly: I bequeath to my son William all of
that half-section of land in the territory of Ohio — adjacent
to his sisters' division — already in his possession, of which
he has a conveyance, under my hand, in the presence of
Andrew McCurdy, Esq., to be held and occupied forever
by him and his heirs free of rent.

"Eighthly: I bequeath to my son Joseph, one
hundred and fifty acres of land on the waters of Miller's
run, which he now occupies, to be held and possessed by
him and his heirs forever free of rent.

"Ninthly : I bequeath to my son Samuel Scot, the
one-half of my own farm. The survey of it is 310 acres,
of which I bequeath to him one hundred and fifty-five
acres, free of rents or demands ; and during my wife's
life, he has to occupy the whole farm and discharge the
conditions of my will expressed in the division which re-
spects his mother. I bequeath to him the large still and
wagon free of expense.

"Tenthly : I bequeath to my son James one-half
section of land in the territory of Ohio, distinguished as
' the east half of section one, of township twenty-three,
in range seventeen,' of which I bequeath him the full and
free enjoyment of during his life, and authority to be-
queath it to his children at his death, to be the property
of them and their heirs forever free of rent and equally di-
vided among them. I bequeath him one good horse ; one
cow; one patent plow ; trees and harness for ploughing

THE SCOTT FAMILY. 183

and six good sheep. If there be a second horse to spare,
I allow it to him or else that Samuel will move him out.
"Lastly: The other half of my farm, after the
death of my wife, I desire to be disposed to my son Sam-
uel, providing he pays for it the sum of two thousand
dollars, for which I allow him seven years to pay the
money ; the first seventh part of it to be paid in twelve
months after the death of my wife ; another seventh part
to be paid next twelve months, and so, annually, until he
pays in the whole of the purchase, every year one-seventh
part. When the within mentioned 700 dollars are paid to
my two daughters, the remainder is to be equally divided
to each of the within named legatees, besides the amount
of the sales of chattel property that remains unbe-
queathed in the within testament, and I, by these pres-
ents, authorize, nominate and appoint my three sons, Will-
iam Scot, Joseph Scot, and Samuel Scot, to execute this,
my last will and testament. Signed, sealed and delivered
this twenty-sixth day of December, A. D., eighteen hun-
dred and nineteen.

his

" Samuel x Scot. [Seal.]

mark.

" Witnesses :

"A. McCURDY,
"Jos. McCURDY,

"Moses Kerr."

Samuel and Elizabeth (Wilson) Scott had nine chil-
dren born to to them, viz.: John, Margaret, Elizabeth,
William, Mary, Joseph, Samuel, Nancy and James. They
all grew to maturity, married and had families. A sepa-
rate sketch of each is given in order.

FAMILY OF JOHN SCOTT,

OF miller's run, WASHINGTON COUNTY, PA.

JOHN SCOTT, the eldest son of Samuel and Eliza-
beth (Wilson) Scott, was boin in the year 1777, at
Mingo Creek, Washington county. Pa., and was
baptized Oct. 7, 1 779, at the " Forks of Yough " set-
tlement, by Rev. John Cuthbertson, who had emigrated to
America in the year 175 1 — having been sent by the
Scottish church to minister to her followers in this coun-
try.

The following record of the baptism of John Scott,
and his sister Margaret, is found in the diary of Rev.
Cuthbertson:* "Oct. 7, 1779 — Rode 14 miles to Sam
Wilson's. Preached Heb. 12: 14. Baptized Elizabeth to
S. Wilson John, and Margaret to Samuel Scott."

John Scott spent his boyhood days on the farm at
Mingo Creek, removing thence with his parents to the
"Campbell's Run" farm, Allegheny county, Pa., when
about eighteen years of age.

He was married, in the year 1800, to Esther Phillips,
daughter of Jonathan Phillips, who had emigrated from
his native county, Ireland, sometime previous to the revo-
lutionary war, and purchased from the government four
hundred acres of land in what is now Robinson township,
Allegheny county. Pa.

After his marriage, Mr. Scott rented a farm at Miller's
Run, Washington county, Pa., adjoining the farm of his
brother-in-law, John Berry, from Alexander Addison.

♦This diary is now in the possession of Rev. Joseph Buchanan, of Steubenville, Ohio.

THE SCOTT FAMILY. 185

This farm is the one purchased by his father, Samuel
Scott, Nov. 5, 1805. He lived on the south end of the
farm, in a little log cabin, until 1809, when he removed,
with his family to the north end, where he had built a
hewed-log house. Here he continued to reside during the
remainder of his life, being engaged in farming. This
portion of the farm was afterwards willed to his three
sons, Samuel, Jonathan and John, by their grandfather,
Samuel Scott, Sr.

Mr. John Scott was a ruling elder in Robinson's Run
Associate Reformed (now U. P.) church — Dr. John Rid-
dell then pastor — at the time of his death, which occurred
at his home at Miller's Run, Feb. 19, 18 17, at the com-
paratively early age of forty years. His wife, Esther,
died six months after, July 19, 1817. Both were buried
in the little cemetery attached to Robinson's Run church.

" They have passed away to their quiet rest,
Earth foldeth them in her silent breast ;
The chill winds howl, or warm rains weep
Alike unheeded above their sleep ;
And flowers may burst at the touch of spring,
And green leaves rustle, and wild birds sing;
But it matters not to the mouldering dust,
The green earth holdeth in faithful trust."

John and Esther (Phillips) Scott had eight children,
viz.: Hannah P., Elizabeth W., Mary, Samuel, Jonathan,
Esther, John and Rachel.

Slisteh ISCo. 1.

Hannah Phillips Scott was born Oct. 14, 1 801, at
Miller's Run, Washington county. Pa., and here spent her
early life. After the death of her parents, she, with her
sister Esther, removed to the home of her grandfather,
Jonathan Phillips, in Robinson township, Allegheny
county. Pa., where she remained until Dec. 30, 1824,

186 THE SCOTT FAMILY.

when she was married, by Rev. Moses Kerr, to John
Young* — son of John and Abigail (Bail) Young — who was
born in what is now Robinson township, Allegheny county,
Pa., July i6, 1803. She removed to the home of her
husband, in the northern part of the township, where they
continued to reside during the remainder of their lives.

Captain Young died April 17, 1873. His wife Han-
nah died Dec. 20, 1882. Both were buried in Union U.
P. cemetery.

In early womanhood Hannah united with Union A.
R. (now U. P.) church, and remained in its communion
until her death.

John and Hannah (Scott) Young had eleven chil-
dren— Esther, Mary, Abigail, Elizabeth, Hannah, William,
Richard, Anna, Samuel, Joanna and John — all born and
raised on the homestead farm in Robinson township.
The family record is as follows :

I. Esther Scott Young was born April 19, 1826.
She received her education in the schools of the vicinity
of her home, and in early life professed her faith in Christ
by uniting with what is now Union U. P. church, after-
Avards transferring her membership to Forest Grove Pres-
byterian church, where she continued to worship during
the remainder of her life. She was married to John Reed
Verner, who was born in the year 1826, in Washington
county. Pa., but was raised in Robinson township, Alle-
gheny county. Esther Verner died at her home in Rob-
inson township, Aug. 7, 1871, and was buried in the
burying-ground of Forest Grove Presbyterian church.

" They never quite leave us, our friends who have passed

Througli the shadows of death to the sunlight above,
A thousand sweet memories are holding them fast

To the places they blessed with their presence and love.
The work which they left, and the books which they read,

Speak mutely, though still with an eloquence rare,
And the songs that they sung, the dear words that they said,

Yet linger and sigh on the desolate air."

*See sketch of John Young, page i6i.

THE SCOTT FAMILY. 187

John and Esther (Young) Verner had eight children
born to them, as follows :

1. Rachel Frances, born June 22, 1850, and

married Oct. 27, 1870, to Robert H. Gib-
son, a farmer by occupation. They reside
in Stowe township, Allegheny county. Pa.,
(postoffice Groveton,) and are members of
Forest Grove Presbyterian church, of which
congregation Mr. Gibson is an elder. Their
children are as follows :

(a) Ira Burnette, born March 28,
1872.

(d) Everett Hale, born Jan. 10,
1877.

(c) Robert Byron, born Aug. 22

1880.

2. Alfred John, born May 7, 1852, and married

Oct. 30, 1 879, to Elizabeth Wilson. He is
a gardener, and resides on the homestead
farm at Groveton, Allegheny county. Pa.
He and wife are members of Forest Grove
Presbyterian church. They have three
children, viz.:

(a) Esther Mabel, born Nov. 14,
1880.

(d) Nettie Wilson, born Dec. 17,

1882.
(c) John Reed, born May 25, 1884.

3. Andrew William, born May 25, 1854, and

married, Aug. — , 1875, to Mary Frances
McConnel. He studied theology in Alle-
gheny, Pa., and entered the ministry of the
Presbyterian church. He is at present
(1892) located in Wayne county, Ohio, be-
ing pastor of Apple Creek congregation.

188 THE SCOTT FAMILY.

4. Oliver N., bom Aug. i, 1856. After receiv-

ing a preparatory education, he entered the
Western Theological Seminary in Allegheny,
Pa. Having completed the theological
course, he entered upon the duties of the
Christian ministry, and has been for several
years pastor of McKee's Rocks Presbyterian
church. He was a delegate to the 104th
session of the Presbyterian General Assem-
bly, which opened May 19, 1892, in Port-
land, Oregon.

5. James Madison, born Oct. — , 1858; died

Feb. — , 1859.

6. Samuel Young, born June 12, i860, and mar-

ried, Feb. 22, 1883, to Jennie Estella Miller.
They reside in Ingram, Pa., and are mem-
bers of Ingram Presbyterian church, Rev,
James B. Hill pastor. Mr. Verner is a con-
tractor and builder. Their family record is
as follows :

{a) Alfred Miller, born Feb. 25,

1884.
{b) Ida May, born Oct. — , 1888 ; died

July — , 1889.
{c) William Newlin, born July 5,
1890.

7. Hannah Ella, born Nov. 14, 1862; died

March 28, 1881.
• 8. Anna Maud, born Jan. 22, 1865. She is in
the communion of the Presbyterian church.

II. Mary Ewing Young was born Sept. 10, 1827,
and now resides at the old homestead in Robinson town-
ship, where her early life was spent. She received her
education in the schools of her native township, and in

THE SCOTT FAMILY. 189

early womanhood united with what is now Union U. P.
church, where she was for many years a member, but
afterwards transferred her membership to Forest Grove
Presbyterian church — Rev. J. J. Beacom pastor — where
she now worships.

III. Abigail Bail Young was born June 30, 1829,
and spent her girlhood and early womanhood on the home-
stead farm. She was married, Oct. 9, 1872, by Rev. J. J.
Beacom, to John R. Verner. In the year 1875 Mr. Ver-
ner purchased a farm of sixty-five acres at Groveton,
Allegheny county, Pa., where they now reside. In early
life Mrs. Verner became a member of Union Associate
Reformed (now U. P.) church, and afterwards transferred
her membership to Forest , Grove Presbyterian church,
where she and her husband now worship.

IV. Elizabeth Marks Young was born June 24,
1831, and married May 22, 1851, by Rev. J. Ekin, D. D.,
to William Ewing, Jr., who was born at Ewing's Mills,
Allegheny county. Pa., July 15, 1830 — his father, David
Ewing, having built the present mill at that place. They
now reside at the above-named place, Mr. Ewing being
the present post-master. They are members of Forest
Grove Presbyterian church. Mr. and Mrs. Ewing have
seven children, as follows :

1. David K., who married Laura Allen, and now

resides in Denver, Col.

2. J. Y., who married Jennie Harbison, and now

resides at Ewing's Mills. He is engaged in
the mercantile business.

3. Sarah W., who married Matthew Phillips, of

Moon township, Allegheny county, Pa.

4. Hannah, who married Frank Woods, of

Bethel township, Allegheny county.

190 THE SCOTT FAMILY.

5. T. M., who Still resides at the homestead at

Ewing's Mills.

6. Lizzie, who also resides at home.

7. Edwin, who is assistant miller with his father.

V. Hannah Phillips Young was born March 23,
1833, 'ii'id in early life united with Union A. R. (now U.
P.) church. She was married June 8, 1854, by Rev. John
Ekin, D. D., to William S. Phillips, son of Alexander and
Mary (Sharp) Phillips, who was born in the year 1831.
He now owns a farm of eighty-four acres — part of a tract
of land purchased from the government and patented by
his grandfather, Samuel Phillips, March 21, 1788. Mrs.
Phillips died at the home of her father, John Young, Oct.
9, 1858, leaving one daughter, Biantha Jane, who is now
the wife of D. K. Ewing.

VI. William Hall Young was born Nov. 3, 1834,
and died Sept. 16, 1865. He served in the civil war as
captain of Company B, Fourth Regiment, Pennsylvania
Volunteer Cavalry.

Vn. Richard Biddle Young was born June 24,
1836, and spent his youthful days on the homestead farm,
receiving his early education in the schools of his native
township. He served in the war of the rebellion as cap-
tain of a company in Colonel Gallupe's regiment, Penn-
sylvania Volunteer Heavy Artillery. He was married Jan.
I, 1863, by Rev. Samuel C. Jennings, D, D., to Mary
Olivia Ferree, of what is now Coraopolis — daughter of
Jacob Ferree, a French Huguenot, who immigrated to
America at an early day, and, in 1800, purchased three
hundred acres of land where Coraopolis now stands. His
wife, Mary, died, leaving two children, after which he
married a second wife, and now resides in St. Louis, Mo.

THE SCOTT FAMILY. 191

Richard and Mary (Ferree) Young had two children born
to them, as follows :

1, Ada L., born March 22, 1864.

2. John F., born Aug. 16, 1868.

VIII. Anna Hall Young was born Jan. ii, 1838,
and now resides in the old homestead in Robinson town-
ship, where she has spent the greater part of her life.
She first united with what is now Union U. P. church,
and afterwards transferred her membership to Forest
Grove Presbyterian church, of which she is now a mem-
ber.

IX. Samuel Baldwin Marks Young was born
Jan. 9, 1840, and married Sept 2, 1861, by Rev. J. G.
Brown, to Margaret J. McFadden, of Pittsburgh, Pa. —
daughter of Joseph and Nancy (Cavitt) McFadden, and
grand-daughter of John and Mary (McMichael) McFadden.
Mr. Young served in the civil war successively a^ suc-
cessfully as captain, major, lieutenant-colonel and colonel
of the Fourth Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteer Cavalry.
For brave and meritorious conduct he was brevetted
brigadier general. He participated in fifty battles, actions,
engagements, scouts and skirmishes, and was three times
wounded during his service. After the war he was ap-
pointed a captain in the regular army, and is now a
lieutenant-colonel — assigned to duty with the Fourth
Regiment, U. S. Cavalry, his present address being Jeffer-
son Barracks, Mo.

Samuel and Margaret (McFadden) Young had six
children born to them, as follows :

I. Edith, born Aug. 3, 1865, and married Sept.
2, 1886, to Lieutenant John Thornton
Knight, who was born April 16, 1861.
Two children have been born to them, viz.:

192 THE SCOTT FAMILY.

(a) Alice Margaret, born July 29,

1888.
(d) Samuel Young, born — ,

1890.

2. Hannah Haliburton, born Nov. 22, 1866,

married Sept. 2, 1886, to Lieutenant George
Wendle Read, who was born Nov. — , 1859.
One son has blessed this union, viz.:

(a) Burton Young, born Feb. 1 1 ,
1889.

3. Lilian D., born Sept. 24, 1868.

4. Majorie G., born April 26, 1872.

5. Ranald Mackenzie, born June 12, 1880 ; died

Sept. — , 1882.

6. Bessie W., born March 24, 1883.

X. Joanna Crawford Young was born June 6,
1842, and died Aug. 2, 1858.

XL John Callahan Young was born Dec. 3 1 , 1845.
He served in the war of the rebellion as a private soldier
in Company I, Sixty-seventh Regiment, Pennsylvania Vol-
unteer Lifantry. After qualifying himself, he entered the
Christian ministry, and was, for a number of years, pastor
of the Presbyterian church at Clinton, Allegheny county.
Pa., but in the spring of 1892 was called to the pastorate
of the Presbyterian church of Shousetown, same county,
where he is now located. He was married Dec. 14, 1871,
by Rev. H. C. Beacom, to Clara A. Day, of Washington,
Pa. Six children have been born to them, as follows :

1. John, born Nov. 3, 1877.

2. Ralph Emerson, born Oct. 22, 1879.

3. LucRETiA Russell, born Sept. 19, 1881.

4. Bennett Henderson, born April 5. 1883.

5. Henry Drummond, born July 17, 1887.

6. Ruth Abigail, born Dec. 19, 1888.

THE SCOTT FAMILY. 193

ISTo. ^.

Elizabeth Wilson Scott, the second daughter of
John and Esther (Phillips) Scott, was born April 22, 1803,
at Miller's Run, Washington county, Pa., and here spent
her childhood days. After the death of her parents, she
removed to the home of her uncle, Samuel Phillips, of
Robinson township, Allegheny county. Pa. Here she
lived until 1825, when she was married, by Rev. Moses
Kerr, to John Kearns, of Pittsburgh, Pa.

They located on what is now Penn avenue. Tenth
ward, Pittsburgh, Pa. — then generally known as Bayards-
town. Here they continued to reside during the remain-
der of their lives.

Mrs. Kearns died Feb. 11, 1842. Her husband sur-
vived her, and died June 13, 1866. Both are buried in
Allegheny cemetery, Pittsburgh, Pa. They were mem-
bers of the First Associate Reformed (now Second U. P.)
church of Pittsburgh.

John and Elizabeth (Scott) Kearns had three chil-
dren, all born in Bayardstown — in what is now the Tenth
ward, Pittsburgh, as follows :

I. Susanna Kearns was born Oct. 25, 1825, and
received a common school education in the Fifth (now
Tenth) ward, Pittsburgh. She resided on Penn avenue,
Pittsburgh, until Sept., 1884, when she and her sister,
Mrs. Conway, removed to Ingram, Allegheny county, Pa.,
where Mrs. Conway had purchased a property, and on it
erected a house. Here she now resides. In early wo-
manhood she united with the Third A. R. (now Fourth
U. P.) church, Pittsburgh, where she was for many years
a consistent member. Some time after her removal to
Ingram, she and sister, with fourteen others as charter
members, applied to Presbytery for an organization of a
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194 THE SCOTT FAMILY.

United Presbyterian church at Ingram, which organization
was granted. The congregation purchased property and
erected a church building. Rev. Van Fossen is the
present pastor.

II. John Scott Kearns was born July 2, 1827,
and attended school mostly in what is now the Tenth
ward, Pittsburgh. He learned the trade of a blacksmith,
which occupation he followed for a time in Pittsburgh,
and then removed to Wheeling, W. Va., where he con-
tinued to work at his trade. Here he was married, but
his wife died shortly after marriage. He then went west,
and, after traveling from one place to another, finally set-
tled in Pueblo ^county. Col., and engaged in farming.
Here he married Miss Mary Randall, and continued to re-
side in Colorado for a number of years, after which he
removed to Texas to engage in cattle raising. He was
there but a short time, when he died, June 14, 1879.

John and Mary (Randall) Kearns had five children,
as follows, all born in Pueblo county. Col.: Bessie, Willie,
Esther V., John and Mary.

Esther V. was born Oct. 20, 1 87 1 . She came
to Pennsylvania in 1882, and is now living
with her aunts, Mrs. Conway and Miss
Kearns, at Ingram, Pa. She is attending
school in Pittsburgh.

III. Esther Kearns was born March 26, 1833,
and received her education in what is now the Tenth ward
school, Pittsburgh, and at a private school conducted by
Miss Jane Richmond. She was married from her home
on Penn street, Nov. 5, 1853, to Thomas Conway, of
Pittsburgh. They located in Birmingham borough, (now
South Side, Pittsburgh,) where Mr. Conway was engaged
in the grain and feed business. Here they had resided

THE SCOTT FAMILY. 195

about fourteen months, when Mr. Conway died, Jan. ii,
1855, and was buried in Allegheny cemetery. After the
death of her husband, Mrs. Conway, with her infant
daughter, returned to her home on Penn street, where she
continued to reside until her removal to Ingram, Pa., in
the year 1884. In early life she united with what is now
the Fourth U. P. church, Pittsburgh, and continued in its
membership until her marriage, when she went with her
husband to the Third U. P. church, Pittsburgh, and from
there transferred to Ingram U. P. church, where she now
worships. Mr. and Mrs. Conway had one daughter born
to them, viz.:

Elizabeth Kearns was born in Birmingham,
Nov. 3, 1854. She received her early edu-
cation in the Tenth ward school, Pittsburgh,
completing her studies in the Pittsburgh
Female College. She is also a graduate of
the School of Design, Pittsburgh. In early
life she identified herself with the Third U.
P. church, Pittsburgh, afterwards transferring
her membership to the U. P. church at In-
gram, Pa., where she now resides. She
was married, Dec. 28, 1886, to Benton F.
Petrie, of Ingram. They have two chil-
dren, viz.:

(a) Esther Kearns, born Feb. 29,
1888.

{d) Thomas William, born March 15,
1891.

ISTo. 3.

Mary Scott was born in the year 1805, at Miller's
Run, Washington county. Pa., and here spent her early

196 THE SCOTT FAMILY.

life. After the death of her parents, she removed to the
home of her grandfather, Samuel Scott, Sr., in Robinson
township, Allegheny county, Pa., where she continued to
reside until her death, which occurred Feb. 14, 1826. She
was buried in Union church-yard.

ISTo. 4.

Samuel Scott, the eldest son of John and Esther
(Phillips) Scott, was born in the year 1807, on his grand-
father's farm in Washington county, Pa., and here spent
his childhood days, removing, after the death of his
parents, to the home of his uncle, John Berry, on an ad-
joining farm.

He received a common school education in the schools
of his native county, and, when old enough, learned the
trade of a carpenter, which occupation he afterwards fol-
lowed, having sold his farm (inherited from his grand-
father) to his uncle, John Berry.

He was married to Catherine Collins, of Robinson
township, Allegheny county, Pa., and for a time lived at
the Collins home, after which they went to housekeeping
in Robinson township, and soon after the young wife died
leaving an infant daughter. Mr. Scott then returned with
his infant daughter, Anna, to the Collins home where he
died a few years after the death of his wife. Both were
members of what is now Union U. P. church, and were
buried in the cemetery attached to it.

Samuel and Catherine (Collins) Scott had one daugh-
ter, Anna.

I. Anna Scott was born in Robinson township, but
the date of her birth has not been ascertained. Being
left, at a tender age, without the care of mother or father.

THE SCOTT FAMILY. 197

she was taken by her aunt, Rachel Collins, and with her
spent her early life. While visitin^ an uncle in Kentucky,
she was married to Alfred B. Alder, of the above named
place. They had children, but no record of them has
been obtained.

Jonathan Scott, the second son of John and
Esther (Phillips) Scott, was born in the year 1809, on the
homestead farm in Washington county. Pa., and after the
death of his parents lived for a time with his uncle, John
Berry, after which he removed to the home of his grand-
father, Jonathan Phillips, of Robinson township, Alle-
gheny county, Pa.

He received a common school education, such as the
schools of the vicinity of his home afforded, and followed
farming.

In early manhood he left his grandfather's home and
went to Ohio, where he was married, but the date of mar-
riage or the name of his wife has not been learned. He
remained some years in Ohio, but in the meantime re-
turned to Pennsylvania to settle up his business, he having
sold his farm at Miller's Run to his uncle, John Berry.
After this he and family went farther west, and since then
all trace of him has been lost. Nothing further of the
family has been learned. We cannot say with any cer-
tainty how many children were born to them, though we
learn they had four sons, but of them we have not ob-
tained any record.

n:o. e.

Esther Scott, the fourth daughter of John andv
Esther (Phillips) Scott, was born in the year 181 1, at Mil-

198 THE SCOTT FAMILY.

ler's Run, Washington county, Pa. Being left an orphan
at the age of six years, she was taken with her sister,
Hannah, to the home of her grandfather, Jonathan Phil-
Hps, in Robinson township, Allegheny county, Pa., and
there spent her girlhood days, receiving her education in
the schools of the township.

In early life she became a member of Union Associate
Reformed (now U. P.) church, and continued in its com-
munion until her death.

She was married in early womanhood, to William
Gribben,* (brother-in-law of Captain John Young,) of Rob-
inson township — a weaver by trade. They located on a
farm in said township — a section of what was known as
'* Hall's Grove." f There they continued to reside until
the death of Mrs. Gribben, which occurred Aug. 19, 1851.
She was buried in the cemetery attached to Union A. R.
(now U. P.) church.

" One by one earth's ties are broken,

As we see our love decay;
And the hopes so fondly cherished

Brighten but to pass away.
One by one our hopes grow brighter,

As we near the shining shore;
For we know across the river

Wait the loved ones gone before."

A few years after his wife's death, Mr. Gribben mar-
ried, as his third wife, Sarah Gibson, daughter of Robert
Gibson, ofMiddletown, Moon township, Allegheny county,
Pa. They resided in Middletown (now Coraopolis) a few
years after marriage, removing thence about the year 1855
or 1856 to what is now South Side, Pittsburgh. Here
Mr. Gribben died Dec. 24, 1876, and was buried in the
South Side cemetery. His wife, Sarah, died several years
after, leaving one daughter, Sarah, who is now engaged in
teaching in the South Side schools.

* See sketch of Abigail (Young) Gribben, page 163.
t See foot-note — Sketch of Ann (Young) Hall, page 156,

THE SCOTT FAMILY. 199

William and Esther (Scott) Gribben had eight chil-
dren, viz.: John S., Mary J., James, Rachel, Elizabeth,
Oliver P., Leonard and Esther A.

I. John Scott Gribben was born Feb. 13, 1832,
in Robinson township, Allegheny county, Pa., and there
spent his boyhood days, receiving his primary education
in the township schools. After qualifying himself in the
public schools he entered Jefferson College, Canonsburg,
Pa., which institution he attended one year.

When about 21 years of age he went to Pittsburgh,
Pa., where he secured a clerkship in a retail grocery store,
which position he retained about three and one-half years,
after which he carried on the grocery business on his own
account until the civil war broke out.

Mr. Gribben was united in marriage March 25, 1856,
to Priscilla McFadden,* who was born Oct. 31, 1835, i^
Moon township, Allegheny county. Pa., but at the time of
marriage, was a resident of Pittsburgh. The ceremony
was performed by Rev. John G. Brown, D. D., who was
then pastor of the Second A. R. (now Third U. P.) church,
Pittsburgh.

They continued to reside in Pittsburgh until July — ,
1862, when they, with two children, removed to Cleve-
land, Ohio, where Mr, Gribben engaged in the manufac-
turing of roofing material, at which business he continued
until the year 1881, and since that time he has been con-
nected with the Brush Electric Company, of Cleveland,
being employed as their shipping and receiving clerk.

Priscilla, wife of John Gribben, died in Cleveland,
Feb. 10, 1888, and was buried in Woodland cemetery,
Cleveland.

In early life Mr. Gribben united with Union Asso-

* Priscilla McFadden was the third daughter of Joseph and Nancy (Cavitt) Mc-
Fadden, and grand-daughter of John and Mary (McMichael) McFadden.

200 THE SCOTT FAMILY.

ciate Reformed (now U. P.) church, Robinson township,
afterwards transferring to the Third U. P. church, Pitts-
burgh, and finally, about the year 1877, connected with
the Methodist Episcopal church, Cleveland, with which
body he now worships. His present address is No. 1 1 1
Sawtell avenue, Cleveland, Ohio.

John and Priscilla (McFadden) Gribben had born to
them the following children :

1. Will Rinaldo, born Feb. 26, 1857, in Pitts-

burgh, Pa. He now resides in Cleveland,
Ohio.

2. Cora Inglewood, born Aug*. 14, 1859. in

Pittsburgh, Pa. She died Nov. 2, 1866, in
Cleveland, and was buried in Woodland
cemetery.

3. Forest Ellwood, born June 29, 1866, in

Cleveland, Ohio, and married Oct. 21, 1891,
to Julia McGrath, of Youngstown, Ohio.
Their present address is No. 515 Belmont
avenue, Youngstown, Ohio.

4. Alberta Du Mars, born July 27, 1870, in

Cleveland.

5. Herbert King, born Dec. 17, 1872, in Cleve-

land,

II. Mary Jane Gribben was born Feb. 9, 1834, in
Robinson township, Allegheny county, Pa., and here spent
her girlhood days, receiving her education in the schools
of that vicinity. About the year 1855 she removed with
her father and family to Birmingham, now known as the
South Side, Pittsburgh, and here continued to reside until
her death, which occurred July 25, 1888. She was buried
in the South Side cemetery. She was a member of the
U. P. church.

THE SCOTT FAMILY. 201

III. James McFadden Gribben was born April 24,
1836, in Robinson township, Allegheny county, Pa., and
here spent his youthful days. He received a common
school education in the schools of his native township.

When about nineteen years of age, he removed with
his father to Birmingham, where he was married. May 3,
1859, to Mattie A. Evans. They continued to reside in
Birmingham (now South Side, Pittsburgh) until Nov., 1886,
when they removed to their present residence at Ingram,
Allegheny county. Pa. They are members of the U. P.
congregation of Ingram.

Mr. Gribben is a machinest by trade, and is employed
in the planing-mill of Schuette & Co., South Side.

James and Mattie (Evans) Gribben have two children,
both born in Birmingham, Allegheny county. Pa., as fol-
lows :

1. William J., born Jan. 28, 1861, and received

a common school education in the South
^ Side public schools. He was married in

the year 1881, to Miss Maggie Evans, of
Allegheny, Pa. They removed from Alle-
gheny to Ingram, Pa., in the year 1886.
They are members of the Presbyterian
church of Ingram, now under the pastoral
care of Rev. James B. Hill. Mr. Gribben is
employed as clerk by the Dawes Manufac-
turing Co., of Pittsburgh. They have two
children :

(a) Roy.

(/;) John Lawrence Dawes.

2. Ira Perry, born June 12, 1870, and educated

in the common schools of the South Side,
Pittsburgh. He is employed as cashier in
the dry goods store of Biber & Easton,

THE SCOTT FAMILY.

Pittsburgh, Pa. He resides with his parents
at Ingram, and is connected with the U. P.
church at that place.

IV. Rachel Gribben was born Sept. 1 1 , 1838, and
spent her girlhood days at the place of her birth, remov-
ing to what is now the South Side, Pittsburgh, at the age
of seventeen years. Here she died, Dec. 19, i860, and
was buried beside her mother in Union U. P. graveyard.

V. Elizabeth Gribben was born May 5, 1 841, in
Robinson township, Allegheny county. Pa., and there
spent her early life, receiving her education in the schools
of the vicinity of her home. In girlhood she removed
with her father and family to Birmingham, Pa., (now
South Side, Pittsburgh.) Here she was married, June 7,
1859, to John P. Bryce, son of James Bryce, the well-
known glass manufacturer of the South Side, Pittsburgh.
They continued to reside on the South Side during the
remainder of their lives.

Mr. Bryce died Jan. 31, 1864, and his wife, Elizabeth,
died Dec. 5, 1875. Both were buried in the Allegheny
cemetery, Pittsburgh, Pa. Mrs. Bryce was a member of
the First U. P. church, Pittsburgh, Rev. W. J. Reid, pas-
tor.

John and Elizabeth (Gribben) Bryce had one son born
to them, viz.:
Marion G., born March 6, 1861, on the South
Side, Pittsburgh, and received his education
in the public schools of that place, and in
the Pittsburgh Central High School. He is
a glass manufacturer in one of the oldest
glass manufactories on the South Side. Mr.
Bryce was married, June 4, 1884, to Marion
S. Lewis, of Jamestown, N. Y., who died in

THE SCOTT FAMILY. 208

Pittsburgh, April 8, 1889. On the 12th
day of May, 1892, Mr. Bryce married as his
second wife Julia S. Waters, of Cromwell,
Conn. Their present residence is No. 401
South Highland avenue, Pittsburgh. By
his first wife, Marion Lewis, Mr. Bryce had
three children, as follows:

{a) Janet, born June 29, 1885.

[b) James, born Sept. 8, 1887.

[c) Richard M., born April 2, 1889.

VI. Oliver Perry Gribben was born Nov. 5,
1843, and died in childhood, Nov. 11, 1846. He was
buried in Union U. P. graveyard.

VII. Leonard Gribben was born July 25, 1846,
in Robinson township, Allegheny county. Pa., and here
spent his early years, receiving his primary education in
the schools of his native township.

When about nine years of age, he removed with his
father to what is now the South Side, Pittsburgh, and here
attended school for several years. After completing the
course as taught by the public schools, when about six-
teen years of age, he obtained employment in the firm of
James Bryce & Co., glass manufacturers, Pittsburgh, re-
maining in their employ about two years.

At this time the civil war was at its height, and
young Leonard, though but a boy in years becoming im-
bued with the martial spirit, succeeded, after persistent
entreaties in gaining his father's permission to enter the
army. He accordingly enlisted on the 24th day of Aug.,
1864, in the Fifth Pennsylvania Heavy Artillery, to serve
one year or during the war. In speaking of his military
career he says: " While I cannot recall any act of con-
spicuous bravery, I, at least, have the satisfaction of know-

204 THE SCOTT FAMILY.

ing that I obeyed orders and did my duty." He was mus-
tered out of service June 30, 1865, at Vienna, Va., and
received an honorable discharge at the close of the war.

In the latter part of the year 1866, or early in 1867,
Mr. Gribben engaged in ser\dce in the Pittsburgh post-
office — S. M. Von Bonhorst at that time postmaster — re-
maining there until 1876. In the meantime he was mar-
ried, June 6, 1872, to Ada Barr, daughter of John U.
Barr, of the firm of Barr & Moser, architects. The cere-
mony was performed at the residence of Mr. Barr, No. 52
North Diamond street, Allegheny, Pa., and here the young
couple first went to housekeeping.

After several changes of residence in Allegheny, they
removed, in the summer of 1876, to Uhrichsville, Ohio,
where Mr. Gribben accepted a situation with the Pitts-
burgh, Cincinnati, Chicago and St. Louis Railway Co., as
coal inspector. The office was abolished after about six
months time, when he, desiring to become an engineer,
engaged as fireman on the same road, remaining in that
position until Aug. 7, 1880, when he was promoted to
the position of freight engineer, and in January, 1890, he
was again promoted^ to passenger engineer, which re-
sponsible position he now holds.

While residing in Allegheny, Mr. Gribben and wife
were members of the First U. P. church, Allegheny, Rev.
William J. Robinson, D. D., pastor, afterwards transferring
to the Presbyterian " Dennison Railway Chapel," where
they still worship. Their present address is Uhrichsville,
Tuscarawas county, Ohio. Three children have been
born to them, as follows :

1. John Upton, born Jnjly 17, 1873, in Alle-

gheny, Pa.

2. William Rees, bom Nov. 25, 1874, in Alle-

gheny, Pa.

THE SCOTT FAMILY. 205

3. Ruth Margarite, born June 27, 1890, in
Uhrichsville, Ohio.

VIII. Esther Amanda Gribben was born June,
30, 1849, and died Sept 9, 1851. She was buried in
Union U. P. graveyard.

nsco. :?.

John Scott, the youngest son of John and Esther
(Phillips) Scott, was born July 8, 18 13, on his grand-
father's faim at Miller's Run, Washington county, Pa.,
and after the death of his parents, which occurred when
he was about four years of age, he was taken with his
brothers to the home of his uncle, John Berry, on the
farm adjoining that on which he was born. Here he
spent his early years, receiving an education such as the
schools of those days afforded.

When he was old enough, he learned the trade of a
wagon-maker, but the work did not agree with him, con-
sequently he abandoned it, and afterwards engaged in
farming, which occupation he followed during the remain-
der of his life.

Mr. Scott was married Aug. 29, 1836, to Ann White,
who was born in the year 18 15. After marriage he and
wife removed to his own farm at Miller's Run, which he
had inherited from his grandfather, Samuel Scott, Sr., and
here continued to reside until his death, which occurred
June 10, 1887, in the 74th year of his age. He died on
his farm within a few feet of where he was born, having
lived there the greater part of his life, and was buried in
the cemetery attached to Venice U. P. church.

After her husband's death, Mrs. Scott rented the
farm at Miller's Run, and removed to the home of her son.

206 THE SCOTT FAMILY.

John P. Scott, near Venice, Washington county, Pa. Here
she died, Jan. 31, 1892, in the 77th year of her age, and
was buried in Venice U. P. cemetery.

John and Ann (White) Scott had four children, all
born on their father's farm at Miller's Run, Washington
county, Pa., as follows:

I. Mary Scott was born June 29, 1837, ^^'^^ re-
ceived a common school education in the schools of the
vicinity of her home. She was married, Sept. 9, 1858, to
Robert W. Lawrence, of Washington county, Pa. They
located on a farm in Independence township, about three
miles west of West Middletown, Washington county, Pa.,
and here Mr. Lawrence died March 28, 1870. His wife
and family then removed to Venice, Washington county,
Pa., and here Mrs. Lawrence died of consumption, Feb.
13, 1889. She was a worthy member of Venice U. P.
church at the time of her death. Robert and Mary
Lawrence had three children, all born in Independence
township, Washington county, Pa., as follows :

1. William Walker, born May 15, 1859, and

died in Venice, Pa., Oct. 2, 1874, aged 15
years. He was buried in the U. P. church
yard at Venice.

2. James H., born Aug. 20, 1 861, and married

June 2, 1887, to Anna Herriott. Mr. Law-
rence is a wagon-maker by trade, and car-
ries on a very successful business in Venice,
Pa., where he and wife now reside. They
are members of Venice U. P. church. One
son has blessed their union: Ira Morgan,
born July 6, 1888.

3. Ella Jane, born Oct. 17, 1863. After her

father's death, she resided in Venice, until
the fall of 1 89 1, when she and her cousin.

THE SCOTT FAMILY. 207

Eva Scott, removed to Canonsburg, Pa,,
where she now resides. In early life she
became a member of Venice U. P. church,
where she continued to worship until her
removal to Canonsburg where she trans-
ferred her membership to the Greenside
Avenue U. P. congregation of the above
named place.

II. John P. Scott was born April 17, 1839, and re-
ceived a good common school education in the schools of
his native county. He was married, Jan. i, 1861, to Mary
A. Cook. They located on a farm near Venice, in Cecil
township, Washington county, Pa., where they have since
continued to reside, Mr. Scott being a successful and
respected farmer and wool-grower ; his farm is known as
the " Visuvius Stock Farm." He has been for many
years a worthy member of Venice U. P. church, of which
congregation he was elected ruling elder, Aug. 28, 1864,
and ordained in December of the same year, and con-
tinues to serve in that capacity. Mr. and Mrs. Scott have
children as follows, all born and raised on the homestead
farm in Cecil township, Washington county. Pa., and mem-
bers of Venice U. P. church :

1. Robert Cook, born May 17, 1862, and re-

ceived his primary education in the schools
of his native township, completing his stud-
ies at Ingleside Academy. He resides at
home and is engaged in farming.

2. Annie, born Sep. 10, 1864, and was ejducated

in the common schools and at Ingleside
Academy. She was married Jan. i, 1890,
to James R. White, of Canonsburg, Pa.
They reside in Cecil township, Washington
county. Pa. — their address being McDon-

208 THE SCOTT FAMILY.

aid, Washington county, Pa. They have
one son, John Lee, born Jan. lo, 1891.

3. John E., born March 19, 1867, and received

his early education in the schools of the
vicinity of his home, after which he at-
tended Ingleside Academy. He is engaged
in farming, being employed on the home^
stead farm near Venice.

4. William L., born April 7, 1870. After re-

ceiving a preparatory education in the
schools of his native county, he entered
Westminster College, from which institu-
tion he was graduated with the class of '91.
He is at present writing engaged as assistant
principal of West Sunbury Academy, Butler
county. Pa., but intends later to pursue the
study of medicine, and enter the medical
profession.

5. George Wilson, born July 22, 1878, and

now attending school in the vicinity of his
home.

III. William J. Scott was born June 25, 1841,
and received a common school education in the schools of
his native county. He was married Dec. 22, 1864, to
Sarah A. Douglass. They located in Venice, Washington
county, Pa., where Mr. Scott was engaged in the mercan-
tile business, until about a year before his death. Here
his wife, Sarah, died Oct. 25, 1871. Mr. Scott died March
25, 1873. Both were buried in the burying ground at-
tached to Venice U. P. church, of which congregation they
were members at the time of their death. They had five
children, all born in Venice, Pa., as follows:

I. Agnes Jane, born Nov. — , 1865, and mar-
ried from the home of her uncle, Martin

14

THE SCOTT FAMILY. 209

Douglass, April lo, 1888, to Thomas Chal-
mers, of McDonald, Pa., where they now
reside. Their children are, Allen, born
Jan. 8, 1889, and William, born, Jan. — ,
1891.

2. Anna Mary, born May 27, 1867. Since the

death of her parents she has resided with
her father's aunt, Rachel Dunn, on Herron
avenue, Pittsburgh, Pa. She is connected
with the Seventh Presbyterian church, of
Pittsburgh.

3. Edith A., born Feb. 9, 1869, and died, at

the residence of her cousin, Ella Lawrence,
in Venice, Pa., March 25, 1890, at the age
of 21 years. She was buried in Venice U.
P. graveyard, of which church she was a
member.

4. Eva L., — twin sister of Edith — was born Feb.

9, 1869. She now resides with her cousin,
Ella Lawrence, in Canonsburg, Pa. She
was a member of Venice U. P. church until
recently, when she transferred to the Green-
side Avenue U. P. church, of Canonsburg.

5. William John, born July 3, 187 1. After the

death of his mother, which occurred when
he was but an infant, he was taken to the
home of his grandfather, John Scott, where
he lived until the death of the latter, in the
year 1887, when he removed to Pittsburgh,
Pa., and was employed by a tea company.
While on a visit at the home of his cousin,
Mary Lawrence, he died of spinal-menin-
gitis, April 3, 1 89 1, and was buried in
Venice U. P. graveyard.

210 THE SCOTT FAMILY.

IV. Samuel Wilson Scott was born Aug. i, 1852.
After attending the common schools of his native county,
he was graduated from Duff's Mercantile College, Pitts-
burgh, Pa., and also attended an academy for some time.
He was married April 27, 1882, to Anna M. May, and
located on a farm in Cecil township, Washington county,
Pa., being engaged in agricultural pursuits. He died at
his home near Venice, Pa., April 28, 1888, at the age of
35 years. He was a member of Venice U. P. church,
and was buried in the graveyard attached to it. His
widow and children still reside on the farm in Cecil town-
ship— their address being Venice, Washington county.
Pa. Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Scott had three children, all
born on the farm on which they now reside, as follows :

1. Ada Blanche, born March 8, 1883.

2. Laura May, bom Nov. 27, 1884.

3. Ethel White, born Sept. 24, 1887; died

Aug. 28, i;

ISTo. S.

Rachel Scott, the youngest child of John and Esther
(Phillips) Scott, was born Dec. 30, 181 5, at Miller's Run,
Washington county, Pa., and, at an early age, being be-
reft of both parents, was taken to the home of her uncle,
Samuel Phillips, in Robinson township, Allegheny county,
Pa., and here spent her childhood days, attending school in
the log school house of the township.

After the marriage of her sister, Elizabeth, she re-
moved with her to the borough of Bayardstown, locating
on what is now Penn avenue, Tenth ward, Pittsburgh,
Pa., where she attended school for a number of years.

She was married Dec, 5, 1844, to Allen Dunn, who
was born in Falkirk, Scotland, March 11, 1822, and emi-
grated to America in 1840. She removed to the home of

THE SCOTT FAMILY. 211

her husband in what was then the Fifth ward, Pittsburgh,
and, after several changes of residence, finally removed to
Herron avenue, Thirteenth ward, where Mr. Dunn had
previously purchased a property.

Major Dunn was honored with a good share of the
civil offices in the distribution of the city councils. He
was connected with the banking house of Herron & Co.
for some years, and acted for a time as cashier of the
Fourth National Bank of Pittsburgh, which position he
was compelled to resign on account of ill health.

In the year 1866 Mr. and Mrs. Dunn took a trip to
Scotland, and three months after their return to Pitts-
burgh, Mr. Dunn died, Oct. 24, 1866, and was buried in
Allegheny cemetery. For many years before his death
he was a trustee of the First R. P. church, of Pittsburgh.

In early womanhood Mrs. Dunn united with the
above-named church, and continued in its communion for
many years, transferring to the Seventh Presbyterian
church, Pittsburgh, (during the pastorate of Rev. Robert
Hill,) where she now worships. She resides on Herron
avenue, Pittsburgh.

FAMILY OF MARGARET (SCOTT) SLATER,

OF LAWRENCE COUNTY, PA.

If If ARGARET SCOTT, the eldest daughter of Samuel
I Y j and Elizabeth (Wilson) Scott, was born at Mingo
i I Creek, Washington county. Pa., in the year 1779,
V^,and was baptized with her brother, John, Oct. 7,
1779, at the " Forks of Yough " settlement, by Rev. John
Cuthbertson, of the Reformed Presbyterian church.

She spent her girlhood days mostly in Washington
county, removing with her parents to a farm in what is
now Robinson township, Allegheny county. Pa., about the
year 1795.

She was married in Feb., 1805, to Archibald Slater,
of Noblestown, Washington county. Pa., who was born in
County Armagh, Ireland, in the year 1780, and came
to this country in 1794. They located after mar-
riage, in Noblestown, where they resided about two
years, removing thence to the Scott farm at Camp-
bell's Run, where they remained until the year 1823, when
they purchased a farm in Mercer (now Lawrence) county.
Pa. Here Mr. Slater died Sept. 18, 1850. His wife sur-
vived him and died Aug. 26, 1862, at the advanced age of
eighty-three years. Both are buried in Neshannock grave-
yard, Hickory township, Lawrence county, Pa.

" They have passed beyond sight at the touching of death;
But they live, like ourselves, in God's infinite care."

Archibald and Margaret (Scott) Slater had nine chil-
dren, viz.: John, Elizabeth, Samuel, Mary, Thomas,
Margaret, Archibald, James and Nancy — all born on the

THE SCOTT FAMILY. 213

Scott farm in Robinson township, Allegheny county, Pa.,
except John, who was born in Noblestown, and Nancy,
who was born in Mercer (now Lawrence) county, Pa.

Slierteh ISCo. 1.

John Slater was born Dec. 25, 1805, and was mar-
ried Sep. 14, 1830, to Mary Wright, daughter of William
and Elizabeth (Scott) Wright. They resided in Franklin
township, Beaver county. Pa. Mr. Slater died March i,
1877. His wife, Mary, died June — , 1883. Both were
buried in Wurtemburg U. P. churchyard, Lawrence county,
Pa. Seven children were born to them, viz.: Margaret,
(died in childhood;) George, (killed in the late war;) Eliza-
beth, (died in early life;) Joseph, (resides in Zeleinople,
Butler county, Pa.;) Mary Jane, (resides in Beaver county.
Pa. — post office Shiner;) Wright, (located in Pawnee,
Neb.;) Scott, (resides in Pawnee, Neb.)

]sro. ^.

Elizabeth Slater, the eldest daughter of Archibald
and Margaret (Scott) Slater, was born June i, 1807, and
married Oct. i, 1829, to Samuel McCaslin. Their home
was in Scott township, Lawrence county. Pa. Mr. McCas-
lin died June 13, 1844. His wife, Elizabeth, survived him
manyyears, and died March 15, 1883, and was buried in
Neshannock graveyard, Lawrence county, Pa. Eight chil-
dren were born to them, of whom two — Archibald and
Rachel are deceased. Those living all reside in Lawrence
county. Pa. — Margaret, Mary, William and Jane at
McCaslin ; Robert, at Rose Point, and John, at New
Castle.

214 THE SCOTT FAMILY.

nSTo. 3.

Samuel Slater was born Oct. lo, 1810, and mar-
ried Sept. — , 1843, to Rachel Gibson, who was born
Sept. 16, 1823. They resided in Scott township,
Lawrence county, Pa. Mrs. Slater died July 19, 1878.
Her husband died Nov. 7, 1881, in Detroit, Mich., while
on a visit to his daughter, Mrs. C. T. Ufford. His re-
mains were brought home and interred in Neshannock
graveyard.

Samuel and Rachel (Gibson) Slater had six children
born to them, as follows :

I. Maria Slater was born May 19, 1849, and mar-
ried to C. T. Ufford. They were located in Detroit, Mich.,
and here Mr. Ufford died May 28, 1889. Four children
were born to them, viz.:

1. Clinton.

2. Emma.

3. Mame.

4. Nellie.

II. James A. Slater was born June 28, 185 1, and
married Feb. 14, 1884, to Miss Maggie McCreary. They
reside in East Brook, Lawrence county, Pa. Two chil-
dren have been born to them, as follows :

1. Carl, born April 15, 1885.

2. Phcebe, born Dec. 16, 1890.

III. Margaret Slater was born Sept. 10, 1854. She
is unmarried, and resides in Detroit, Michigan.

IV. Jennie Slater was born Jan. 10, 1857, and re-
sides in Detroit. Unmarried.

THE SCOTT FAMILY. 216

V. William Slater was bom Jan, 2, 1864. He is
located in Detroit.

VI. Emma Slater, the youngest child, is deceased.

No. 4.

Mary Slater was bom Sept. 3, 1812, and married
Nov. 22, 1836, to William McCaslin, brother of Samuel
McCaslin. Their home was in Hickory township, Law-
rence county. Pa., and here Mr. McCaslin died, Sept. 13,
1849. His widow still survives him, and resides in the
above-named township and county. No children.

]sro. s.

Thomas Slater was bom Oct. — ,1814- He is un-
married, and resides in Clarion, Clarion county, Pa.

No. e.

Margaret Slater was born Dec. 25, 18 16, and
married June 25, 1840, to Alexander McConnell, a half-
brother of John and Mary Carr. They resided in Lees-
burg, Mercer county. Pa. Mrs. McConnell died Aug. 14,
1849, and was buried at Rich Hill, Wilmington town-
ship, Lawrence county. Pa. Her husband survived her
many years, and died March 23, 1883. Three children
were born to them, William J., Archibald and David — all
died in childhood.

iSTo. :7.

Archibald Slater, Jr., was born Nov. 15, 18 19,
and married Oct. 7, 185 i, to Mary Carr. He died at the

216 THE SCOTT FAMILY.

old homestead in Washington township, Lawrence county,
Pa., March lO, 1890, from injuries received by being
kicked by a horse. His widow still survives him, and re-
sides in the old Slater homestead. No children.

ISTo S.

James Slater was born Oct. 21, 1821, and married
Jan. 10, 1848, to Sarah Whitehall. He died Nov. 22,
1876, at his home in Clarion, Pa., and was buried in the
cemetery at that place. His widow still resides in Clarion.
Five children were born to them, viz.: Josephine, (deceased;)
Albert, (resides in Arizona;) Harrison, (located in Curls-
ville. Clarion county, Pa.;) Nannie, (Curlsville;) Margaret,
(Clarion, Pa.)

nsTo. e.

Nancy Slater, the youngest child of Archibald and
Margaret (Scott) Slater, was born March 24, 1824, and
married in the year 1842, to John Carr, brother of Mary
(Carr) Slater. Mr. Carr died March i, 1881. His widow
survives him, and resides with her widowed sister, Mary
McCaslin, in East Brook, Lawrence county, Pa.

John and Nancy (Slater) Carr had nine children born
to them, as follows :

L James Carr was born Jan. 10, 1843, and married
Sept. 15, 1864, to Sarah Amanda McMillen. Mr. Carr is
a carpenter and contractor by occupation, and resides in
New Castle, Pa. He was wounded while serving his
country in the late civil war. The family record is as
follows :

I. Charles, born Nov. 5, 1865; died July 29,
1883.

THE SCOTT FAMILY. 217

2. Harry W., born Aug. i, 1867, and married

to Sarah Kirkpatrick. They are located in
Galion, Ohio, Mr. Carr being in the employ
of the Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati &
Indianapolis R. R. A son was born to
them June 17, 1892.

3. Mary, born Oct. 3, 1869, and married Oct. 10,

1889, to James Robinson, an iron worker
by trade. They reside in New Castle, Pa.
A daughter, Susan, was born to them Oct.
7, 1890.

4. Anna Belle, born March 29, 1873, and mar-

ried Jan. — , 1892, to Harry Lutz, an iron
worker by occupation. They reside in
New Castle, Pa.

5. Fred Written, bom Nov. 15, 1875.

6. Olive Bertha, born Oct. 28, 1880.

n. Sarah Carr was born May 3, 1845, and married
Aug. 6, 1862, to John Marshall McMillen, but her
wedded life was of short duration. The morning after
their marriage, the husband bade adieu to his young bride
and left home and friends to serve his country in the civil
war, which was then at its height. After but four months
service, he was killed, Dec. 13, 1862, in the battle of
Fredericksburg.

" Many a son and husband
That day in the battle fell."

The following beautiful lines of the poet may, with
singular propriety, be applied to her, who may be classed
among " the brave at home," while her young husband
was numbered with the brave who fell on the battle field:

218 THE SCOTT FAMILY.

" The maid who binds her warrior's sash,

With smile that well her pains dissembles,
The while beneath her drooping lash

One starry tear-drop hangs and trembles;
Though Heaven alone records the tear.

And fame shall never know her story,
Her heart has shed a drop as dear

As e'er bedewed the field of glory."

Mrs. McMillen still remains a widow and resides in
New Castle, Lawrence county, Pa. She is a member of
the United Presbyterian church of that place — Rev.
McDowell, pastor.

III. William John Carr was born Oct. 25, 1847,
and died June 2, 1849.

IV. Margaret Carr was born Jan. 30, 1850, and
married Dec. 30, 1869, to John McConaghy. They now
reside in East Brook, Lawrence county, Pa. Nine chil-
dren (all at home) have been born to them, as follows :

1. Nancy, born July 30, 1870.

2. Alexander, born July 4, 1872.

3. Jennie, born Feb. 22, 1874.

4. Lewis, born Oct. 23, 1875.

5. William, born Aug. 23, 1877.

6. Florence, bom April 14, 1883.

7. Leroy, born March 23, 1885.

8. Norman, born Feb. 5, 1887.

9. Nellie, born Jan. 16, 1889.

V. Mary Ann Carr was born April 7, 1853, and
died Dec. 28, 1882.

VI. Joseph Carr was born March 22, 1856, and
married March 28, 1883, to Agnes Hartsufif. They reside

THE SCOTT FAMILY. 219

in Edenburg, Lawrence county, Pa., where Mr. Carr is en-
gaged in farming. Three children have been born to
them, viz.:

1. Theressa, born June 15, 1886.

2. Clare, born Sep. lo, 1889.

3. Melissa, born Nov. 10, 1891.

VII. Elizabeth Carr was born May 19, 1859, and
married May 28, 1878, to Walker Alexander. They reside
in Portersville, Butler county. Pa. Their children are as
follows :

1. John, born Jan. 21, 1879.

2. Edward, bom Dec. 7, 1881.

3. Oscar, born March 21, 1886.

4. Ada, born Oct. 9, 1890.

VIII. David Lewis Carr was born July 4, 1862,
and married March 23, 1882, to Ida May Black, of Law-
rence county, Pa. They are located in New Castle, Law-
rence county. Pa., where Mr. Carr is engaged in stock-
raising and farming. Two daughters have been born to
them, viz.:

1. Narcissa May, born Aug. 28, 1883.

2. ESLI LoviNA, born Dec. 10, 1889.

IX. Ella Carr was born April 15, 1865. She re-
sides with her mother in East Brook, Lawrence county,
Pa.

FAMILY OF ELIZABETH (SCOTT) WRIGHT,

OF BEAVER COUNTY, PA.

t LIZABETH SCOTT, the second daughter of Samuel

I and Elizabeth (Wilson) Scott, was born in the year

1 1780, at Mingo Creek, Washington county. Pa., and

^^■^"^ there spent her early life. When about fifteen

years of age she removed with her parents to what is now

Robinson township, Allegheny county, Pa., where she

lived until her marriage.

On the 22d day of April, 1807, she was married to
William Wright, a native of Ireland, but at the time of
marriage a resident of Camp Run, Beaver county. Pa. —
near Zelienople — where he owned a large farm, on which
they located shortly after marriage.

Mrs. Wright died at her home at Camp Run, Sept. 7,
1833, aged 53 years. Her husband survived her, and died
July 7, 1849, aged seventy-six years. Both are buried in
the old Covenanter graveyard, near Camp Run.

" Of all the thoughts of God that are

Borne inward into souls afar,

Along the Psalmist's music deep,
Now tell me if that any is
For gift or grace surpassing this —

' He giveth His beloved sleep.' "

William and Elizabeth (Scott) Wright had eight
children, all born on the homestead farm at Camp Run,
as follows :

Slte:te;H ISTo. 1.

Elizabeth Wright was born Feb. 6, 1808, and
married May — , 1825, to Isaac Sterrett. Several children

THE SCOTT FAMILY. 221

were born to them, but they are all now dead. They
have one grandson living — Mr. C. Barr — who is married
and has a family, but no record has been obtained. Mrs.
Sterrett died April 2, 1842, aged thirty-four years, and was
buried in the Covenanter graveyard near Camp Run, Pa.

ISTo. ^.

John Wright was. born Jan. i6, 1810, and died in
infancy.

]Sro. 3.

Mary Wright was born April 8, 181 1, and married
Sept. 14, 1830, to John Slater, son of Margaret and Archi-
bald Slater. Seven children were born to them.* Mrs.
Slater died June 2, 1883, and was buried in Wurtemburg
U. P. graveyard, Lawrence county. Pa.

]Sro. 4.
I

Samuel Wright was born July 17, 181 3, and mar-
ried Martha Morrison. He died July 18, 1844, at the
early age of thirty-one years, and was buried in the Cove-
nanter burying-ground, near Camp Run. His wife, one
daughter and a son survive him, and are now located in
Tarkio, Missouri.

iSTo. e.

John Wright was born Nov. 18, 181 5, and married
Mary Scott, who died Jan. 27, 1873. On the 22d day of
August, 1877, h^ married, as his second wife, Mrs. Mary

* See sketch of John Slater, page 213.

222 THE SCOTT FAMILY.

R. Smith, who died Sept. i, 1885. Mr. Wright still sur-
vives her, and resides on the old homestead farm near
Zelienople, Pa. By his first wife, Mary Scott, he had
seven children — Elizabeth, Francis, Margaret, Rachel,
William, Mary and Rosanna. By his second wife he had
one daughter, Terzah Eldora.

I. Elizabeth Wright was born Nov. 10, 1838,
and died April 19, 1862,

II. Francis Wright was born Dec. 13, 1 84 1. He
was a "nine months volunteer" in the civil war, and died,
Dec. 15, 1863, of disease contracted while in service.

III. Margaret J. Wright was born Aug. 24, 1843,
and was married to Miller Wright. Their present address
is Rochester, Beaver county, Pa. No further information
of the family has been obtained.

IV. Rachel Wright was born Aug. 20, 1846, and
married to Charles Steoffier. Their present address is
Zelienople, Butler county, Pa.

V. William Wright was born Aug. 13, 1850, and
married Sept. 3, 1872, to Mattie R. Young, who was born
Aug. 5, 1850. They now reside in Beaver county. Pa. —
post-office Fombell. Eight children have been born to
them — seven daughters and one son.

VI. Mary Wright was born May 7, 1853, and died
March 12, 1864.

VII. Rosanna Wright, twin sister of Mary, was
married in the year 1877, to Curtis Brown, and now re-

THE SCOTT FAMILY. 223

sides in Ellwood City, Lawrence county, Pa. They have
seven children — five sons and two daughters.

VIII. Terzah Eldora Wright was born May 22,
1878, and resides with her father on the homestead farm
in Beaver county, Pa.

]sro. e.

James Wright was born Jan. 10, 18 19, and married
Margaret Stewart. He died April 9, 1845, and was buried
in the Covenanter graveyard, Rose Point, Lawrence county,
Pa. He left one son, Stewart, who now resides in Olathe,
Johnston county, Kan. His widow afterwards married
Charles Stoner, and now resides in Lawrence county, Pa.
— post-office Rose Point.

No. :z.

William Wright, Jr., was born May 25, 1821, and
died in early manhood, Aug. 7, 1846. He was buried in
the Covenanter burying ground near Camp Run. He was
unmarried.

KTo. S.

Joseph Wright was born April 11, 1825, and died
Oct. I, 1845. He was buried in the family burying
ground near Camp Run. He was unmarried.

FAMILY OF WILLIAM SCOTT,

OF BROOKE COUNTY, W. VA.

WILLIAM SCOTT, the second son of Samuel and
Elizabeth (Wilson) Scott, was born at Mingo
Creek, Washington county, Pa., about the year
1782, though the exact date is not known. He spent his
childhood days on the farm at Mingo Creek, removing
with his parents to Robinson township, Allegheny county,
Pa., in boyhood.

When about sixteen years of age, in the summer of
1798, he left home, and for a long time his parents did not
know where he was located, but finally heard from him
at Cadiz, Harrison county, Ohio. Here he married Miss
Nancy Grimes, whose brother at that time kept a hotel in
Cadiz, known as the " Cross Keys House." They located
on a farm, which Mr. Scott had purchased, about three
miles north of Cadiz, and here his wife died, but the date
of her death has not been ascertained. She left two chil-
dren, both now dead.

In the year 1 8 19 Mr. Scott married, as his second
wife, Catherine Thompson, of Red Stone, Fayette county,
Pa., who was at that time living with her brother, David,
near Cadiz, Ohio. Shortly after marriage they removed
to Brooke (now Hancock) county, W. Va., opposite East
Liverpool, Ohio, where Mr. Scott purchased a farm.

In the year 1830 he and family removed to East
Liverpool, Ohio, where he erected a steam saw-mill. In
Sept., 1832, he went to Pittsburgh for machinery for the
mill, stopping at the home of his nephew, Captain John

THE SCOTT FAMILY. 225

Young, at Montours, Allegheny county, Pa., where he left
his horse and proceeded to Pittsburgh on Captain Young's
mule. Leaving the mule at " Jones' Ferry," he crossed
the river to Pittsburgh to make his purchases. After the
lapse of several days, as he did not return to the stable for
the mule, Mr. Jones, becoming alarmed at his absence, sent
for Captain Young, who, with the coroner, Ebenezer Kerr,
made diligent search for about two weeks, but could find
no trace of Mr. Scott. The conclusion arrived at, was
that he had been murdered at, or near the " Point," Pitts-
burgh.

" We shall meet there many a loved one,
That was torn from our embrace;
We shall listen to their voices,
And behold them face to face."

His wife Catherine removed with her family, in No-
vember, 1844, to Richland county, Ohio, where she died
Jan. — , 1848, and was buried in Rome cemetery, in the
above-named county and state.

William Scott had by his first wife, Nancy, two chil-
dren, Elizabeth and Samuel, and by his second wife, Cath-
erine, five children, Mary Jane, Clarissa W., Zorayda,
Robert C. and Martha T.

Sksteti ISCo. 1.

Elizabeth Scott was born Oct. i o, 1 8 ii , near Cadiz,
Ohio, and here spent her childhood days. In early life
she identified herself with the Associate Reformed church,
and in after years united with Peters Creek U. P. church.

She was married in Beaver county. Pa., Sept. 22,

1842, to John Anderson, and with him removed to his

farm in Washington county. Pa., where he was engaged

in agricultural pursuits. Here they continued to reside

until death — Mr. Anderson's occurring June 3, 1868, aged
15

226 THE SCOTT FAMILY.

78 years, ii months and 28 days. His wife, Elizabeth,
died April 20, 1873. Both are buried in Peters Creek
U. P. graveyard.

John and Elizabeth (Scott) Anderson had six chil-
dren, all born on the farm in Washington county. Pa,, as
follows :

I. William John Anderson, born Jan. 22, 1844,
and married Dec. 21, 1876, by Rev. C. W. Wycoff, to
Agnes Kiddoo. They reside on the homestead farm in
Washington county, and are members of Peters Creek U.
P. church. A daughter was born to them April 26, 1878,
but died in infancy.

II. A DAUGHTER, born April 27, 1845, and died in
infancy.

III. A SON, born Dec. 27, 1847, and died in infancy.

IV. James Grimes Anderson, born Dec. 30, 1848,
and died July 20, 185 i.

V. Martha Elizabeth Anderson, bom May 19,
185 I. She received her primary education in the schools
of her native place, completing her studies in Washington
Seminary, Pa. She was married at her home in Washing-
ton county, Pa., Nov. 5, 1874, by Rev. R. M. Patterson,
to James C. Boreland, a farmer by occupation. They
were located for a number of years in Houstonville,
Washington county, Pa., where they and their eldest son
were connected with the United Presbyterian church.
They removed, recently, to Sewickley, Allegheny county.
Pa., where Mr. Boreland embarked in the grocery busi-

THE SCOTT FAMILY. 227

ness, in which he is still engaged. Four children have
been born to them, as follows :

1. William A., born Nov. lo, 1875.

2. A DAUGHTER, born Sept. 16, 1877 ; died Nov.

7, 1877-

3. Ada Bertha, born June 12, 1880.

4. Elmer Scott, born Dec. 26, 1882.

VI. Adelaide Virginia Anderson, born Aug.
16, 1854. After receiving a preparatory education in the
common schools of the vicinity of her home, she com-
pleted her studies in Washington Seminary — Mrs. S. R.
Hanna being at that time principal. She is a member of
Peters Creek U. P. church, and now resides with her
brother William on the homestead farm in Washington
county, Pa., their address being Library, Allegheny coun-
ty, Pa.

Samuel Scott was born on his father's farm near
Cadiz, Ohio, and here spent his boyhood days. He was
married in Pittsburgh, but the date of his marriage or the
name of his wife has not been ascertained. He went to
New Orleans, Louisiana, where he died, in early manhood,
about the year 1838. He left one daughter, who is mar-
ried, but further trace of her has been lost.

IsCo. Q.

Mary Jane Scott, the eldest child of William
Scott's second wife, Catherine, was born March 16, 1821,
on the farm, in what is now Hancock county. West Vir-
ginia, and there spent her early life.

228 THE SCOTT FAMILY.

She was married in the year 1842, to James Ander-
son, of Beaver county, Pa., a nephew of John Anderson,
her sister's husband.

In early womanhood she united with the Associate
Reformed church of Hanover, Beaver county, Pa., and
afterward transferred to the U. P. church of Knoxville,
Marion county, Iowa, where she now resides. Her hus-
band died in Beaver county, and is buried at Harshaville.

James and Mary (Scott) Anderson had two daughters,
as follows :

I. Mary L. Anderson, born July 17, 1845, and
married J. J. Hanna. They now reside with her widowed
mother at Knoxville, Iowa, and are members of the U. P.
church at that place. No children.

II. Kate T. Anderson, born Aug. i, 1848, and
married John Black. They are located in Knoxville,
Iowa, and are members of the Methodist church at that
place. They have children as follows :

1. Lois, born Dec. 3, 1875.

2. Ines, born May 17, 1878.

3. Jennie, born Jan. 25, 1881.

IsTo. 4.

Clarissa Wilson Scott, was born Aug. 7, 1823,
in what is now Hancock county, W. Va., and there spent
her childhood days. She received a common school edu-
cation in the district schools, and in early life united with
the Associate Reformed church of Hanover, Beaver coun-
ty, Pa., afterwards transferring her membership to the U.
P. church at Tiro, Ohio.

THE SCOTT FAMILY, 229

She was married in the year 1847 to James Hanna,
of Tiro, Crawford county, Ohio. They located on a farm
near Tiro, where Mr. Hanna was for many years engaged
in agricultural pursuits. He is a worthy member of session
of the U. P. church at that place.

James and Clarissa (Scott) Hanna have three chil-
dren, as follows :

I. Kate T. Hanna, born Dec. 25, 1847, and educat-
ed at Savannah Academy, Ashland county, Ohio. She
was married in the year 1875 to James Cahill and with
him now resides on a farm near Tiro, Ohio. They are
members of the U. P. church at that place. No children.

II. James Melancthon Hanna, born June 27, 185 1 ,
and educated at Savannah Academy, Ohio. He was mar-
ried in the year 1875 to Hattie Chambers, and now resides
on the homestead farm near Tiro, being engaged in farm-
ing. He is an elder in the U. P. church at Tiro. They
have children as follows :

1. Jennie W., bom March 6, 1876.

2. Charles Mitchell, born Dec. 8, 1878.

3. Grace Adora, born Aug. 20, 1880.

4. Martha May, born Aug. 23, 1885.

5. Robert Rowe, born Nov. 20, 1889.

III. William Scott Hanna, born Sept. 31, 1857,
and educated at Ada College, Ohio. He married Minnie
Yarnell and now lives on the homestead farm, being en-
gaged in working part of it. He and wife are members
of the U. P. church of Tiro. They have two children :

1. Edith Florence, born June 15, 1886.

2. James Winnifred, born Nov. 30, ii

230 THE SCOTT FAMILY.

nSTo. S.

ZORAYDA McKeever Scott was born Feb. 28, 1826,
in Brooke county, W. Va., and moved with her parents in
childhood to East Liverpool, Ohio. She received her
primary education in the district schools, after which she
attended Vermillion Institute, Haysville, Ohio.

In early womanhood she united with the Associate
Reformed church of Hanover, Beaver county, Pa., and
from there transferred her membership to the U. P. church
at Tiro, Ohio, where she now resides.

She was married at Brown's Hotel, Pittsburgh, Pa.,
Oct. 20, 1852, by Rev. J. G. Brown, to James English, of
Crawford county, Ohio. Her husband is now deceased.

James and Zorayda (Scott) English had one daugh-
ter, Catherine, who was born July 23, 1854. She is an
invalid and lives with her widowed mother in Tiro.

isio. e.

Robert Cochran Scott was born in West Virginia,
and died in early manhood Oct. — , 1848. He was buried
beside his mother in Rome cemetery, Richland county,
Ohio.

3S[o. TZ.

Martha Thompson Scott, the youngest child of
William and Catherine (Thompson) Scott, was born March
12, 1830, in Brooke (now Hancock) county. West Virgin-
ia, but spent her childhood days in East Liverpool, Ohio,
to which place her parents removed when she was but an
infant. When about fourteen years of age, she removed
with her uidowed mother and family to Auburn, Richland
county, Ohio. After receiving a preparatory education

THE SCOTT FAMILY. 231

in the schools of the vicinity of her home, she attended
Glome Seminary, Canonsburg, Pa.

In April, 1848, she united with the Associate Re-
formed church of Auburn, Ohio, afterwards transferring
her membership to churches near her different places of
residence.

She was married July 1 1 , 1 861 , to Rev. R. G. Thomp-
son, of De Kalb, Crawford county, Ohio. Rev. Thomp-
son was principal of De Kalb Academy from the year
1857 until 1863. He was chaplain of the Sixty- fourth
Ohio Regiment in the civil war, from July i, 1863, until
mustered out Jan. 5, 1866.

They removed from De Kalb in June, 1866, to Kings-
ville, Missouri, where Rev, Thompson organized and sup-
plied a United Presbyterian church. They are now located
in Santa Ana, Los Angeles county, Cal., to which place
they removed in December, 1888.

Robert and Martha (Scott) Thompson have one son,
Robert S.

I. Robert Scott Thompson was born Sept. 12,
1868, in Kingsville, Johnston county. Mo., and there
spent his youthful days, receiving his early education in
the schools of that place. In the year 1888 he removed
with his parents to Santa Ana, Cal., where he pursued
his studies in Santa Ana High School. In April, 1885.
he became a member of the United Presbyterian church
of Kingsville, Mo.

MARY (SCOTT) McGINNESS,

OF ROBINSON TOWNSHIP, ALLEGHENY COUNTY, PA.

II If ARY SCOTT, the third daughter of Samuel and
lyi Elizabeth (Wilson) Scott, was born June 22,
i I 1783, at Mingo Creek, Washington county, Pa.,

v^,and there spent her childhood days, removing
with her parents, when about twelve years of age, to Rob-
inson township, Allegheny county, Pa.

She was married at her home at Campbell's Run — in
the above-named township — July 16, 1807, to James Mc-
Ginness, of Findlay township, Allegheny county, Pa. —
eldest son of William and Martha (Wilson) McGinness.*
They remained at the Scott homestead until May 4, 1809,
when they removed to Cavett's Mills, Findlay township,
where they remained until the year 1814, when they re-
turned to Robinson township and rented a farm from Jo-
seph Logan. Here Mr. McGinness died July 8, 181 7,
aged thirty-six years, and was buried in Union cemetery.

Shortly after the death of her husband, the widowed
mother, with five small children, returned to the home of
her father Samuel Scott, where she remained until April
14, 1823, when she was married by Rev. Anderson to Jo-
seph Logan, of Robinson township, and with him re-
moved to the Logan farm. Here a son, Joseph Scott Lo-
gan, was born Feb. i, 1824, and died Sept. 10, 1824.

Joseph Logan, the husband, died at his home at
Campbell's Run, June 19, 1848, aged sixty-seven years.

•See sketch of James McGinness, page 22,

THE SCOTT FAMILY. 233

His wife, Mary, died March 30, 1849, in the sixty-sixth
year of her age. Both are buried in Union cemetery,
Robinson township.

*• They come not back — they shall rise again

In fairer forms than on earth they wore,
And free from fear of decay and pain,

Shall live in heaven forevermore.
They seem to pass like the flowers; but they
Only put oif their mortality,
To claim it again when it shall be made
Holy, immortal, no more to fade.

In early life Mary Scott identified herself with the
"McCoyites," but afterwards joined the Reformed Presby-
terian church of Miller's Run, Washington county, Pa.,
where she was a consistent member for many years, often
going on horseback, from her home at Campbell's Run, to
attend its services. She continued in the communion of
that church until her death.

James and Mary (Scott) McGinness had five children
born to them, viz.: Samuel W., William, John, James and
Elizabeth.*

* For sketch of children see McGinness Family, pages 23-66.

FAMILY OF JOSEPH SCOTT,

OF miller's run, WASHINGTON COUNTY, PA.

JOSEPH SCOTT, the third son of Samuel and Eliza-
beth (Wilson) Scott, was born in the year 1786 at
Mingo Creek, Washington county. Pa., and there
spent his early life, removing with his parents, in
boyhood, to what is now Robinson township, Allegheny
county. Pa.

He was married April 10, 1809, to Margaret McCur-
dy, daughter of Hugh McCurdy, who had emigrated from
Ireland at an early day and purchased three hundred acres
of land in Robinson township. After marriage he re-
moved to the south end of his father's farm at Miller's
Run, Washington county. Pa., where he occupied the lit-
tle log cabin which had previously been occupied by his
brother John. This portion of the farm, consisting of
one hundred and fifty acres, was afterwards willed to him
by his father, Samuel Scott.

In the autumn of 18 12 Mr. Scott was cited to appear
in Washington to enroll himself as a soldier — under com-
mand of General Harrison — in the war going on between
Great Britain and the United States, as the following no-
tice, which is copied from the original, will show :

"Take Notice — That you are hereby required, per-
sonally, or by sufficient substitute, to appear in Washing-
ton, properly armed and equipped for service, at the hour
of 10 o'clock, A. M., on Monday, the 28th inst., to march
when required. Appeals to be held at Richard Donald-

THE SCOTT FAMILY. 235

son's, in the borough of Washington, on Tuesday, the
20th of October next, at lo o'clock, A. M.

"Given under my hand this 15th day of September,
1812.

"Thomas Donaldson, Lieutenant.
"To Joseph Scott."

He accordingly made the necessary preparations for
leaving home, his wife and two small children, Samuel
and Hugh. Taking the youngest child, Hugh, who was
but eight months old, from the cradle, and kissing him
good bye, he picked up his knapsack and started for
the war.

At the time of election for regimental officers, Thom-
as Donaldson was made captain, and Joseph Scott, first
lieutenant. They were encamped, most of the time, at
Fort Meigs, near Sandusky, Ohio.

His term of service — nine months — having expired,
Mr. Scott returned to his home and family in June, 18 13,
not having participated in any battles.

His wife, Margaret, died June 4, 1827, aged forty-
four years, and was buried in Robinson's Run A. R.
churchyard. She had eight children, six sons and two
daughters.

Mr. Scott married, April 10, 1829, as his second wife, '
Sarah Douglass, who was born May 4, 1795, and lived
on an adjoining farm.

In the year 1832 he built a large barn in which
church services were often held, as the nearest Covenanter
church at that time was at the " Forks of Yough."

During the year 1833 he burnt brick on his own
place for a dwelling, and in the year 1834 erected a fine
brick house, which he occupied until his death, which oc-
curred May 14, 1 86 1, he being seventy-five years of age
and having lived fifty-two years on the farm on which
he died. He was for many years an elder in Miller's

236 THE SCOTT FAMILY.

Run Reformed Presbyterian church near Venice, Washing-
ton county, Pa. He was buried in the little cemetery at-
tached to that church.

" Ye wheels of nature, speed your course !
Ye mortal powers decay !
Fast as ye bring the night of death.
Ye bring eternal day."

His wife, Sarah, survived him and died Aug. 2, 1882,
aged eighty-eight years. She was buried in Miller's Run
R. P. churchyard.

Joseph Scott had by his first wife, Margaret McCur-
dy, eight children, viz.: Samuel, Hugh, Eliza, Andrew,
John, William, Mary Jane and Joseph L. By his second
wife, Sarah Douglass, he had six children, viz.: Nancy,
Margaret, Nancy, Robert D., James and John.

SlteteH ISTo. 1.

Samuel Scott, the eldest son of Joseph and Marga-
ret (McCurdy) Scott, was born Feb. 25, 18 10, on his
grandfather's farm at Miller's Run, Washington county,
Pa., and there spent his youth and early manhood, receiv-
ing his early education in the schools of the vicinity of
his home. When old enough, he learned the trade of a
blacksmith, which he followed for a livelihood.

He was married March 6, 1834, to Elizabeth Bu-
chanan of Cherry Valley, Washington county. Pa., and
after marriage located near Hickory, Washington county,
where they remained three years. From there they re-
moved to Bloomfield, Muskingum county, Ohio, thence to
Indian Camp, Guernsey county, and finally returned to
their former home near Bloomfield, where the remainder
of their lives was spent.

His wife, Elizabeth, died between the years 1848 and
1852 — the exact date has not been obtained — and was
buried in Bloomfield cemetery, Ohio.

THE SCOTT FAMILY. 237

Mr. Scott was married the second time, Oct. lo, 1852,
to Martha Forsythe, of New Concord, Ohio. He died
at his home near Bloomfield, Oct. 10, 1871, and was
buried in Bloomfield cemetery. He was identified with
the "Seceder" church in early life, and at the time of his
death was a member of Bloomfield U. P. church, having
been a ruling elder in that congregation for many years.
His widow now resides with her son Elijah in Venice,
Washington county, Pa.

Samuel Scott had by his first wife, Elizabeth, eight
children, viz.: John, Margaret, Joseph, Mary, Esther, An-
drew, Robert and William. By his second wife, Martha,
he had two children, viz.: Elijah and Samuel.

I. John Buchanan Scott was born

near Hickory, Pa., but spent his boyhood and early man-
hood near Bloomfield, Muskingum county, Ohio. He re-
ceived a common school education in the schools of the
above-named place and is an engineer by trade. He was
married July 10, 1861, to Margaret Thompson, of New
Concord, Ohio, and located in Bloomfield, where they re-
mained for several years. During the civil war he re-
sponded to the call for troops and served his country until
the close of the war. In the spring of 1866, he and wife
removed from Bloomfield to Washington county. Pa., re-
siding respectively near Venice, Primrose and McDonald
for several years, after which they removed to Canons-
burg, Pa., where they have been located for a number of
years. They are members of the United Presbyterian
church. No children.

n. Margaret McCurdy Scott was born

, near Bloomfield, Ohio. She was married at the

home of her grandfather, Joseph Scott, to John D. Reed.

238 THE SCOTT FAMILY.

They first located near Primrose, Pa., removing thence to
Cambridge, Ohio. From there they returned to Wash-
ington county, Pa., and located near Venice, removing
thence to Washington, Pa., and from there to the vicinity
of Houstonville, Washington county, Pa., where they at
present reside. They are connected with the U. P.
church. One daughter has blessed this union.

I. Lizzie O. L., born , near Primrose,

Washington county, Pa., and here spent her
early life. She received the greater part of
her education in Cambridge, Ohio, and in
Washington, Pa., and in early womanhood
united with the U. P. church. She was mar-
ried to Mont. Miller, and has since resided
in Houstonville, Pa. Two children have
been born to them, viz.:
(a) A. Reed.
(l?) J. Mont.

III. Joseph Scott was born , near

Bloomfield, Ohio, and there spent his early life. He re-
ceived a common-school education in the schools of the
vicinity of his home, and is now engaged in agricultural
pursuits. When the civil war broke out, and the call for
troops was made, he responded by enlisting in the Union
army and served as lieutenant during the war. He was
honorably discharged at the close of the war. He was
married Nov. 29, i860, to Elizabeth Thompson — a sister
of Mrs. John B. Scott — of New Concord, Ohio, and lo-
cated near Bloomfield. After the close of the civil war,
they removed to Washington county. Pa., where they re-
mained until the year 1880, when they returned to Bloom-
field, Ohio, where they now reside. They are connected
with the United Presbyterian church. Four children have
been born to them, as follows :

THE SCOTT FAMILY. 239

Anna Adella, born Oct. lo, i86i,in Bloom-
field, Ohio, and married June 26, 1884, to
William Osier. They now reside near
Bloomfield, Ohio, and are members of the
U. P. church. Mr. Osier is engaged in
farming. Their children are as follows :

(a) Harold S., born Oct. 14, 1885.
(d) Jessie A., born Sept. 21, 1887.

(c) Hester, born Dec. — ,1889.
{d) Infant, born March — , 1892.

Hester Elsie, born Dec. 22, 1864, in Bloom-
field, Ohio, and married Nov. 9, 1887, at
the residence of her uncle, John B. Scott,
in Canonsburg, Pa., to William H. Farrar.
They now reside in Cherry Valley, Wash-
ington county. Pa., and are in connection
with the Presbyterian church. One son has
been born to them :

William Scott, born April — , 1889.

Maggie, born , 1866, in Washington

county. Pa., and married March 24, 1886,
to Wilmer Lane, M. D., of Bloomfield,
Ohio. At present writing they reside in
Bloomfield, where Dr. Lane has an exten-
sive practice. They are connected with the
U. P. church at that pla'ce. Their children
are as follows :

{a) Maggie Burt, born May 3, 1888.

(d) Nellie Irene, born Jan. — , 1891.

4. Mary, born June 11, 1871, in Washington
county. Pa. She resides with her parents
near Bloomfield, Ohio, and is a member of
the U. P. church at that place.

240 THE SCOTT FAMILY.

IV. Mary Henderson Scott was bom ,

near Bloomfield, Ohio, She is unmarried and lives with
her sister, Mrs. Forsythe, in Cambridge, Ohio.

V. Esther Jane Scott was born Feb. 13, 1843,
near Bloomfield, Ohio, and there spent her early life. She
received a common-school education in the schools of the
vicinity of her home, and in early womanhood united with
the U. P. church. She was married in Bloomfield, Nov.
13, 1861, to V. H. Forsythe. They continued to reside
in Bloomfield until 1866, when they removed to Cambridge,
Guernsey county, Ohio, thence to Philadelphia, Pa., in
1 87 1, where they remained until 1881, when they returned
to Cambridge, where they at present reside. No children.

VI. Andrew George Scott was born Aug. 23,
1844, near Bloomfield, Muskingum, county, Ohio, and
there spent his youth and early manhood. He received
a common-school education in the schools of his native
county.

On the breaking out of the rebellion, he responded
to the call of his country, by enlisting on his seventeenth
birthday, in Company F, 78th Ohio Volunteer Infantry, to
serve three years. He served under General Grant in the
campaign of western Tennessee and in the Vicksburg
campaign — participating in the memorable siege of that
city, after which General Pemberton, who commanded the
rebel forces in Vicksburg, surrendered to General Grant
on the day of the "National Jubilee" — July 4, 1863,
after a long and obstinate defence, and the " stars and
stripes waved in triumph on the fortifications of Vicks-
burg." He accompanied the expedition under General
W. T. Sherman into central Mississippi, February, 1864,
reaching Meridian, the great railroad centre, by the mid-
dle of the month, and after destroying one hundred and

THE SCOTT FAMILY. 241

fifty miles of railroad, and killing, wounding or captuiing
five hundred rebels, retraced their steps to Vicksburg.
On this expedition eight thousand negroes were freed.

Mr. Scott was also with Sherman in his movements
against Gen. Joseph E. Johnston — the objective point be-
ing Atlanta, the " heart of the confederacy." Defeating
Johnston at Resaca, May i6, 1864, the army followed up
the retreat of the adversary, and after a series of actions
— among them the battle of "Kenesaw Mountain" —
drove him to Atlanta, near which city the Confederates
were defeated July 22, 1864. In this battle, known as
the battle of " Peach Tree Creek " — in which the lament-
ed Gen. James B. McPherson was killed — Mr. Scott was
twice wounded. In September, by a series of operations,
the confederates were forced to evacuate Atlanta, and
Sherman wrote, "Atlanta is ours, and fairly won."

After the Atlanta campaign was ended, in November,
1864, Mr. Scott accompanied a force of 65,000 men, un-
der Gen. Sherman, in the famous "march to the sea" —
memorable, especially, to those who participated in it.
Penetrating through Georgia, they occupied Savannah on
the 2 1st of November, and, after resting here a short
time, moved on to Hilton Head, South Carolina, thence to
Columbia, reaching the latter place Feb. 17, 1865 — wit-
nessing the burning of Columbia, which city was speedily
reduced to ashes, notwithstanding the efforts of Union of-
ficers to check the flarrles. The army then moved on to
Raleigh, North Carolina, where the Confederates under
Gen. Joseph E. Johnston surrendered to Gen. Sherman,
April 26, 1865. After a few days' rest, the troops marched
to Washington, D. C, via Richmond, Mr. Scott partici-
pating in the "grand review" of the army. May 23 and
24, and was discharged from service June 17, 1865, re-
tiring to his family circle and friends, " secure and happy
under the old flag."

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242 THE SCOTT FAMILY.

After returning home he engaged in carpentering,
which occupation he followed until 1883, and since then
he has been engaged in the gas-fitting business.

He was married Dec. 31, 1867, near Bloomfield,
Ohio, to Lizzie Black, of Guernsey county, Ohio. After
two years residence at the home of his father and father-
in-law, respectively, he removed to Cambridge, Guernsey
county, Ohio, where he and family now reside.

In youth Andrew united with the U. P. church of
Bloomfield, remaining in its communion until 1872, when
he transferred his membership to the Presbyterian church
of Cambridge, Ohio, where he now worships.

Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Scott had six children, all, ex-
cept the eldest daughter, born in Cambridge, Ohio, as
follows :

1. Lizzie O. L., born May 24, 1869 ; died Oct.

28, 1870.

2. Wilbur H., born Nov. i, 1871.

3. James V., born Feb. 9, 1874.

4. John H., born Sept. 17, 1876.

5. Mary E., born March 24, 1879.

6. Esther A., born Oct. i, 1881.

VIL Robert Harper Scott was born

near Bloomfield, Ohio, and here spent his youthful days,
receiving a common-school education in the schools of
that place. He was three times married. His first wife
was Amanda Duff. After her death he married, as his
second wife, Sarah Watters, and lastly a widow, Mrs. Da-
vis— all residents of Muskingum county, Ohio. He now
resides in Wheeling, W. Va. By his second wife, Sarah
Watters, he had three children, viz.:

1. Mary.

2. Frank,

3. Lulu.

THE SCOTT FAMILY. 243

VIII. WiLLLlAM T. Scott was born June 17, 1848,
near Bloomfield, Ohio, where he spent his youth and early-
manhood. He received his education in the schools of
Muskingum county. He was married Nov. 25, 1869, to
Maggie A. Sims, and located in his native county, where
they remained for a number of years. From there they
removed to Nebraska and located in Pawnee county, re-
moving thence to Beatrice, Gage county, where they at
present reside. Mr. Scott is engaged in electric light work
and engineering. He is connected with the U. P. church.
Mr. and Mrs. William Scott had six children born to
them. The eldest three were born in Muskingum county,
Ohio — the others in Pawnee county, Nebraska. The fam-
ily record is as follows :

1. Samuel R., born July 6, 1871.

2. J. Clova, born May 27, 1873.

3. William W., born Oct. 20, 1876.

4. Bertie, born Feb. 12, 1880; died July 23, 1880.

5. Harry H., born May 31, 1881.

6. Mamie, born July 13, 1887.

IX. Elijah F. Scott was born June i, 1854, near
Bloomfield, Ohio, and here spent his boyhood days. He
was married Feb. 17, 1881, to Sibella M. Scott, daughter
of Joseph L. Scott, at the home of the bride near
Venice, Washington county, Pa. He resided on the
homestead farm of his father-in-law, near Venice, and en-
gaged in working the same, until Jan. i, 1891, when he
and wife removed to the Village of Venice and engaged
in the mercantile business. They are connected with the
U. P. church at the above-named place. One son has
blessed this union :

Joseph Marion W., born April 19, 1882.

244 THE SCOTT FAMILY.

X. Samuel Scott was born March 17, 1856, near
Bloomfield, Ohio, and died Oct 26, 1856,

No. ^.

Hugh McCurdy Scott was born Feb. 2, 181 2, on
his grandfather's farm in Mt. Pleasant township, Washing-
ton county, Pa., and here spent his early life. He re-
ceived a common-school education in the schools of his
native township and was afterwards engaged in farming.
He was married April 14, 1862, to Mary Douglass (his
step-mother's sister) at her home in Cecil township,
Washington county, Pa. They resided at the Douglass
homestead until 1870, when they removed to Venice, Pa.
Mr. Scott died at the residence of his brother, Joseph L.
Scott, near Venice, Aug. 23, 1873. His wife survived
him about one year ; both are buried in Venice U. P.
churchyard. He first identified himself with the Seceder
church of Noblestown, Pa., and afterwards transferred to
Venice U. P. church, remaining in its communion until
his death. No children.

iSTo. a.

Eliza W. Scott was born Feb. iq, 18 14, on the
homestead farm near Venice, Pa., and received her educa-
tion in the schools of the vicinity of her home. She was
indentified with the Seceder church. She was married at
her home, March 7, 1838, to James Palmer. They located
near Perrysville, Carroll county, Ohio, where they contin-
ued to reside until death. Mrs. Palmer died June 13,
1845, at the early age of thirty-one years, and was buried
in North Union cemetery near Carrollton, Ohio. Her
husband survived her for many years, and died in the win-

THE SCOTT FAMILY. 245

ter of 1 88 1. He was buried in Perrysville cemetery,
Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Palmer had three children, all born
near Perrysville, Carroll county, Ohio, as follows :

I. Mary Palmer was born Sept. 14, 1840, and
died March — , 1883, having been an invalid for many
years. She was buried in Perrysville cemetery.

II. Joseph S. Palmer was born Jan. 14, 1842, and
married Nov. i 5, 1883, to Nannie Price, near New Hagers-
town, Ohio. Their present address is Lamertine, Carroll
county, Ohio. Two children have been born to them, as
follows :

1. A DAUGHTER, born June 12, 1889, and died in

infancy.

2. Ira James, born Dec. 31, 1890.

III. Samuel Palmer was born Oct. 2, 1843, and
died Sept. — , 1844. He was buried in North Union
cemetery, Ohio.

ISTo. 4.

Andrew Scott was born Feb. 23, 18 16, in Mount
Pleasant township, Washington county. Pa., and here his
youthful days were passed. He received his education in
the schools of the district in which he lived, and in early
life united with the Seceder (now U. P.) church at Hick-
ory, Pa. He was married at Kilgore, Carroll county,
Ohio, Aug. 25, 1853, to Isabella Wagner, who died in
April, 1854, and was buried in the cemetery at Kilgore.
Mr. Scott was married the second time, March 17, 1857,
to Mary Kenger, also of Kilgore, Ohio. They resided
on a farm near Perrysville, Carroll county, Ohio, Mr.

246 THE SCOTT FAMILY.

Scott being engaged in farming. He died Aug. 2, 1858,
and was buried in the cemetery attached to Kilgore Pres-
byterian church. Andrew and Mary (Kenger) Scott had
one son, Joseph.

I. Joseph Scott was bom Dec. 25, 1857, near
Perrysville, Ohio, and died June 10, 1858. He was buried
at Kilgore.

ISTo. S.

John Scott was bom June 21, 18 18, and died in

1819.

ISTo. e.

William Scott was born May 31, 1820, on the
homestead farm in Washington county. Pa. He received
a common-school education in the schools of Mount
Pleasant township, and learned the trade of a carpenter
and wagon-maker, which occupations he followed for a
livelihood. In early manhood he united with Robinson's
Run A. R. (now U. P.) church. He was married March
25, 1852, to Miss Margaret Reed — sister of John D.
Reed — and located, after marriage, in his native county,
residing, respectively, near McDonald, Venice, and Prim-
rose. He died Feb. 9, 1862, at the residence of John D.
Reed, near Primrose, Pa. His wife, Margaret, died July
8, 1873. Both were buried in the cemetery attached to
Center U. P. church, near Midway, Pa. Three children
were born to them, as follows :

I. Lizzie Scott, born Aug, 12, 1853, in Venice,
and died Aug. 27, 1877. She was buried in Center U. P.
cemetery.

THE SCOTT FAMILY. 247

II. MiNA Scott, born Dec. 21, 1855, and died May
14, 1876. She was buried in Center U. P. cemetery.

III. Joseph J. Reed Scott, born Nov. 2, i860,
at John D. Reed's, near Primrose, and died May 15, 1861.

]SCo. :7.

Mary Jane Scott was born May 29, 1822, on the
homestead farm, near Venice, Pa., where she spent her
early life, receiving her education in the schools of the
vicinity of her home. She became a member of Miller's
Run Reformed Presbyterian church in girlhood, and after
marriage transferred to the Associate (now U. P.) church.
She was married at her home, Nov. 12, 1845, to Samuel
Thompson. They located near New Rumley, Harrison
county, Ohio, which was their home for many years. Mr.
Thompson died at the family residence, Aug. — , 1884,
and his wife, Mary, died April 20, 1885. Both were
buried in New Jefferson cemetery, Harrison county, Ohio.
Mr. and Mrs. Thompson had seven children, all born and
raised near New Rumley, Ohio, as follows :

I. Joseph Thompson was born in the autumn of
1846, and died in infancy.

II. Joseph Scott Thompson was born in the year
1848. He received a common-school education in the
schools of the vicinity of his home, and in early manhood
united with New Jefferson U. P. congregation, Harrison
county, Ohio. He was married Jan. 17, 1878, at the
residence of Rev. Joseph P. Waddell, near Midway, Wash-
ington county, Pa., to Sarah Thompson, (sister of Mrs.
James Scott,) of Kilgore, Carroll county, Ohio, which is

248 THE SCOTT FAMILY.

their present address. Mr. Thompson is engaged in farm-
ing. Two children have been born to them, as follows :

1. Infant, born Nov. i6, 1879; died Dec. 10,

1879.

2. George, Henderson, born Feb. 26, 1883.

III. Margaret McC. Thompson was born Aug.
15, 185 I. After qualifying herself she engaged in teach-
ing school, which vocation she followed for several years.
She died July 7, 1872, at the age of twenty-one years,
and was buried in New Jefferson cemetery, Ohio. She was
a member of the U. P. church at the time of her death.

IV. Samuel George Thompson was born Feb.
II, 1854, and received his education in the schools of his
native county. He was married Dec. 24, 1878, to Maggie
J. Patton, of New Rumley, Ohio. They resided, after
marriage, near Kilgore, Harrison county, Ohio, where Mr.
Thompson was engaged in agricultural pursuits. Here
the wife, Maggie, died April 6, 1887, and in eight months
after, Dec. 8, 1887, Mr. Thompson's life was terminated.
Both were buried in New Rumley, Ohio. Two children
were born to them, as follows :

1. David Patton, born Dec. 15, 1879, near New

Rumley, Harrison county, Ohio.

2. Forest Scott, born Jan. 14, 1882, near Kil-

gore,. Carroll county, Ohio.

V. Hans Thompson was born Feb. 28, 1858, and
received his education in the district school near New
Rumley, Ohio. He learned the trade of a carpenter,
which occupation he followed for a livelihood. He died
Sept. 15, 1883, at the age of twenty-five years, and was
buried in New Jefferson cemetery. He was a member of
the U. P. church.

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THE SCOTT FAMILY. 249

VI. John A. Thompson was born Nov. 24, i860,
and received a common-school education in the schools
of his native county. He was married Dec. 25, 1890, to
Maggie O. McNary, of Germano, Ohio, and located near
New Rumley, Harrison county, Ohio, where they still re-
side. They are connected with the U. P. church. One
child has been born to them, viz.:

Irma Stella, born Nov. 7, 1891.

VII. Eliza Henderson Thompson was born Sept.
25, 1863. She received her education in the schools of
New Rumley, and in early life united with the U. P.
church. She died in early womanhood March 6, 1884,
and was buried in New Jefferson cemeter>% Ohio.

" There's a reaper whose name is Death,
And with his cycle keen
He reaps the bearded grain at a breath.
And the flowers that grow between."

]>To. 8.

Joseph L. Scott was born Sept. 9, 1825, on the
homestead farm in Mount Pleasant township, Washington
county, Pa., and here spent his boyhood days. He re-
ceived the greater part of his education at Pleasant Val-
ley school and at the age of seventeen engaged in teach-
ing. He taught in the various districts of Mount Pleas-
ant and Cecil townships, Washington county ; then
taught one year in Carroll county, Ohio — in all four
years, after which he followed farming, until i860.

He was married June 14, 1854, to Isabella E. Rutan,
who was born April 2, 1832, near Kilgore, Carroll coun-
ty, Ohio ; received her education in Carrollton High
School, and Richmond College, and was a teacher by pro-
fession. After marriage they located near Perrysville, Car-

250 THE SCOTT FAMILY.

roll county, where they remained two years, after which
they purchased a farm near Kilgore, removing thence to
the village of Kilgore, in the fall of i860. Here Mr.
Scott opened a general village store, and was postmaster
five years, after which time, in the spring of 1865, he
and family removed to Venice, Washington county. Pa.
Here he again embarked in the general mercantile busi-
ness, also acting as postmaster. He continued in this ca-
pacity until 1870, when he removed to a farm near Ven-
ice, and here remained until 1883, when he and wife re-
turned to their former home in Venice, leaving the farm
to their children.

At the the early age of seventeen years, Joseph Scott
united with the Miller's Run R. P. church, and continued
in its membership until 1856, when he transferred to the
Associate Reformed church, of Kilgore, Ohio, and thence
to Venice U. P. church, where he and family now worship.

Joseph and Isabella (Rutan) Scott had four children,
as follows :

I. SiBELLA M. Scott, born Oct. 29, 1855, near
Perrysville, Carroll county, Ohio. She received her early
education in Kilgore, Ohio, and at Venice, Pa., complet-
ing her studies in Canonsburg Academy, Washington
county, Pa. In early life she united with Venice U. P.
church, where she continues to worship. She was mar-
ried at her home near Venice, Feb. 17, 1 881, by Rev. A.
R. Anderson, to Elijah F. Scott,* of Bloomfield, Mus-
kingum county, Ohio. They resided on the homestead
farm near Venice, until Jan. i, 1891, when they removed
to the village of Venice, where they now reside, Mr. Scott
being engaged in the mercantile business. One son has
been born to them, viz.:

Joseph Marion W., born April 19, 1882.

♦ See sketch of Elijah F. Scott, page 243.

THE SCOTT FAMILY. 251

II. Sarah Margaret Scott, born Oct. 28, 1858,
near Kilgore, Ohio, and died Jan. 15, 1863. She was
buried in the cemetery at Kilgore. Although not five
years of age, she had almost memorized the catechism and
could recite quite a number of the Psalms at her death.

" Ere sin could harm or sorrow fade,
Death came with friendly care,
The opening bud to Heaven conveyed
And bade it blossom there."

III. M. Jennie E. Scott, born July 4, 1862, in
Kilgore, Ohio, but spent her girlhood days mostly on her
father's farm, near Venice, Pa. She received her educa-
tion in the schools of the vicinity of her home, and at a
very early age professed her faith by uniting with Venice
U. P. church. She died July 17, 1883, at the age of
twenty-one years, and was buried in the U. P. cemetery
at Venice.

IV. Robert James Scott, born July 24, 1866, in
Venice, Pa., and received a common-school education in
the schools of that place. He has spent his life, so far,
on his father's farm. He was married Jan. i, 1891, to
Hattie Farrar, daughter of Robert S. Farrar, of Cherry
Valley, Washington county, Pa. They reside on the
homestead farm, near Venice, and are connected with the
U. P. church. One son has been born to them, viz.:
Lloyd Farrar, born Sept. i, 1892.

isco e.

Nancy Scott, the eldest child of the second wife,
Sarah Douglass Scott, was born Dec. 31, 1829, and died
in the year 1830. She was buried in Miller's Run R. P.
graveyard.

252 THE SCOTT FAMILY.

No. lO.

Margaret Scott, was born Jan. 19, 1 831, on her
father's farm, near Venice, Washington county, Pa., and
there spent her girlhood and early womanhood days. She
received her education in the schools of the vicinity of
her home.

. She was married March 5, 1856, to James K. Robb,
of Washington county. Pa., a carpenter by occupation.
The first three years after marriage they lived on the
" Robb " farm, about one mile from Venice, removing
thence to the little log cabin on the Scott farm, in Mount
Pleasant township, Washington county, Pa. Here they
remained until August, 1866, when they removed to
Muskingum county, Ohio, and located on a farm near
New Coftcord. Here Mr. Robb died, June 7, 1869, and
was buried in the cemetery near New Concord, Ohio.

Some time after the death of her husband, in the
year 1871, the widowed mother, with her family of six
small children, left the farm and removed to the town of
New Concord, in order that the children might have better
educational advantages. They remained in New Concord
until the spring of 1885, when they removed to Kansas,
and after residing two months at Winchester, Jefferson
county, settled on a farm four miles from what is now
Denison, Jackson county, where they have since resided.

In early womanhood Margaret Scott united with
Miller's Run R. P. church, transferring thence to New
Concord R. P. church, and finally to North Cedar R. P.
congregation at Denison, Kan.

James and Margaret (Scott) Robb had six children
born to them, as follows :

I. Sarah Adella Robb was born Dec. 18, 1856,
near Venice, Pa., and here spent her childhood days, re-

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ceiving her primary education in the schools of the vicinity
of her home. After the family removed to Ohio she pur-
sued her studies in the schools of New Concord. Having
completed the course, as taught by the public schools,
she entered Muskingum College in the fall of 1871, and
spent a number of years, alternately, teaching and attend-
ing college. When prepared for the senior class, she
went to Geneva College, located at Beaver Falls, Pa.,
from which institution she was graduated in the year
1882. She again engaged in teaching in the schools of New
Concord, and in Jackson county, Kan., continuing in this
capacity for six years. She was married at Denison, Kan.,
June 28, 1888, to Rev. W. C. Paden, of Manilla, Crawford
county, Iowa, and removed to that place. From there
they removed to Manning, Carroll county, thence to
Schaller, Sac county, Iowa, where they remained until
August, 1892, when they located in Topeka, Kan., where
they now reside. In early womanhood she united with
the Covenanter church at New Concord, Ohio, and re-
mained in its communion until her marriage, when she
transferred her membership to the Presbyterian church —
her husband being a minister in that denomination. Mr.
and Mrs. Paden have two children, viz.:

1. Elsie, born Oct. 25, 1890.

2. William Irwin, born , 1892.

II. George Calvin Robb was born Feb. 7, 1858,
near Venice, Washington county, Pa., and there spent his
early years. He received a common-school education in
the schools of his native county, and in Muskingum coun-
ty, Ohio. When about twenty-one years of age, he
learned the carpenters' trade, serving his apprenticeship
under M. A. Brown, of New Concord, Ohio. After com-
pleting his apprenticeship, he followed his trade for a

254 THE SCOTT FAMILY.

number of years, after which he engaged in farming in
Jackson county, Kansas — which is his present occupation.
In the year 1876, while on a visit to friends in the West,
he united with the Covenanter church, and still continues
in its communion. He was married Feb. 27, 1889, to
Miss Nettie Braum, of Denison, Jackson county, Kan.,
near which place they have since resided.

III. Jennie Alice Robb was born June 2, 1862,
near Venice, Pa., where the first four years of her life were
spent. Her girlhood days were passed in Muskingum
county, Ohio, where she received her education in the
public schools and at Muskingum College, which institu-
tion she attended for several years. She graduated from
the Chautauqua course of study in the year 1886, and won
a " seal " the following year. She is an expert needle-wo-
man. In early youth she united with the Reformed Pres-
byterian church at- New Concord, transferring to the
North Cedar congregation at Denison, Kan., where she is
now located.

IV. Wilson Joseph Robb was born Oct 31, 1863,
near Venice, Pa. His parents removed to Muskingum
county, Ohio, in the year 1866, where his childhood and
youth were passed, attending school in New Concord.
He also attended several terms at Muskingum College,
qualifying himself for teaching, which work he began in
the year 1884. He was thus employed until the fall of
1 89 1, when he entered the senior class of the scientific
course at Valparaiso, Ind., in order to better prepare him-
self for his chosen profession, having always made it a
subject of special study and preparation. He was mar-
ried Aug. 17, 1892, to Miss McCreary, of Holton, Jack-
son county, Kan. The ceremony was performed at the

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bride's home, by Rev. W. H. Lytle. They located in
Maywood, Cook county, 111. — Mr. Robb having been
elected to the principalship of Maywood school.

He became a member ot the Covenanter church in
the year 1884 at Glenvvood, Pope county, Minn., where
he was then engaged in teaching, and is still in the com-
munion of that denomination.

V. Andrew Irwin Robb was born July ii, 1865,
in Washington county. Pa., but spent his childhood and
youthful days in Muskingum county, Ohio, to which
place his parents removed when he was but an infant.
He received his early education in the schools of New
Concord, Ohio, and after completing the course as
taught by the public schools, entered Muskingum Col-
lege in the year 1880, where he pursued his studies for
four winters. In the year 1883 he made a public pro-
fession of his faith by uniting with the Reformed Pres-
byterian church of New Concord, Ohio. At the age of
nineteen he engaged in teaching in Pope county, Minn.,
and afterwards went to Kansas, where he taught successfully
for several years. Being impressed with a desire to enter the
Christian ministry, and having made this determination,
he bent all his energies to make a suitable preparation for
his noble calling. He pursued his preparatory studies in
Campbell University, Holton, Jackson county, Kan., from
which institution he was graduated in July, 1889. He
entered the Reformed Presbyterian Seminary, in Alle-
gheny, Pa., Sept. 16, 1890, and after completing the full
theological course, will be graduated (D. V.) in March,
1894.

VI. John Knox Robb was born Aug. 13, i;
near New Concord, Muskingum county, Ohio, and here

256 THE SCOTT FAMILY.

spent his early life. After receiving a preparatory educa-
tion in the public schools of New Concord, he completed his
studies by attending one year at Muskingum College, and
one year at Campbell University, Holton, Kan. He learned
the carpenters' trade under the supervision of his brother,
George, which vocation he followed about two years. He
then entered the teachers' profession, about the year 1890,
and has since been engaged in teaching in the schools of
Jackson county, Kan., where he is at present located. In
the year 1884 he united with the Reformed Presbyterian
church in New Concord, and afterwards transferred to
North Cedar congregation, Denison, Kan.

nsco. 11.

Nancy Scott was born Feb. 26, 1832, on her
father's farm in Washington county, Pa., where she spent
the greater part of her life. She received a common-
school education in the schools of the vicinity of her
home, and in early life united with the Miller's Run R. P.
church. While on a visit at the home of her brother,
Robert, near Venice, Pa., she died, Oct. 6, 1883, and was
buried in the cemetery attached to Miller's Run R. P.
church.

ISCo. 1^.

Robert Douglass Scott, the eldest son of Joseph
Scott's second wife, Sarah Douglass, was born Jan. 16,
1834, in Mount Pleasant township, Washington county,
Pa. He spent his youth and early manhood on the home-
stead farm, and received a common-school education in
the schools of his native township. He was engaged in
agricultural pursuits until about the year 1866 or '^J^
when he embarked in the mercantile business in Venice

THE SCOTT FAMILY. 257

Pa., which vocation he followed about three or four years.

He was married May 28, 1870, to Mattie R. Thomp-
son, of Washington county, Pa., who was born Oct. 20,
1842. They located on his farm near Venice, where they
have since continued to reside, Mr. Scott being engaged
in farming.

He united with Miller's Run Reformed Presbyterian
congregation about the year 1854, and was elected ruling
elder in that congregation in the year 1882, in which
capacity he continues to serve.

Robert and Mattie (Thompson) Scott had three
children, all born on the homestead farm, near Venice,
Washington county. Pa., as follows :

I. J. Herbert Scott was born Dec. i, 1875,
and united with Miller's Run R. P. church in the year
1890.

n. Bessie Scott was born Jan. 4, 1878, and also
became a member of Miller's Run R. P. church in 1890.

HI. Mary Scott was born Nov. 14, 1882, and died
May 28, 1890.

" Gems snatched from earth are re-set in heaven ;
Flowers which died here in their beauty's prime
Live there in endless summer-time."

ISlo. IQ.

James Scott was born Jan. i, 1836, on the home-
stead farm in Mount Pleasant township, Washington
county, Pa., where he has spent the greater part of his
life. He received a common-school education in the
schools of the vicinity of his home, and has followed farm-
ing all his life.

17

258 THE SCOTT FAMILY.

He was married Oct. 31, 1867, to Eliza Thompson,
of Kilgore, Carroll county, Ohio, who was born Feb. 12,
1839. After marriage Mr. Scott located on a farm, form-
erly owned by his uncle, John Douglass, in Cecil township,
Washington county, Pa., and here remained about twelve
years. In the year 1880 he built his present residence on
the homestead farm — all of which is now in his possession
— to which he and family removed that same year, and
where they have since continued to reside. Their address
is Primrose, Washington county, Pa.

In the year 1856 Mr. Scott united with Miller's Run
R. P. church, and since the year 1869 has served that
congregation as a ruling elder.

James and Eliza (Thompson) Scott have four daugh-
ters, all, except the youngest, born in Cecil township,
Washington county. Pa., as follows :

I. Lizzie H. Scott was born March i, 1869.
She received her early education in the schools of the
vicinity of her home, and afterwards attended the National
Normal University at Lebanon, Ohio. She also received
a musical education, after which she engaged in teaching
music, in which capacity she has since been employed.
In the year 1885 she became a member of Miller's Run
R. P. church.

II. Sadie B. Scott was bom April 15, 1870.
She received a preparatory education in the schools of
her native county, after which she attended the National
Normal University, at Lebanon, Ohio. After qualifying
herself she entered the teachers' profession, which voca-
tion she now follows. She united with Miller's Run R. P.
congregation in the year 1886.

III. Ida M. Scott was born Oct. 13, 1873, and is

THE SCOTT FAMILY. 269

now attending school in the vicinity of her home. In the
year 1889 she united with Miller's Run R. P. church.

IV. Jennie A. Scott was born May 30, 1882, (Dec-
oration day.) She is attending school in the vicinity of
her home.

ISTo. 14.

John Scott, the youngest son of Joseph Scott, was
born June 3, 1837, in Mount Pleasant township, Washing-
ton county, Pa., and there remained until the year 1887.
He, like his brothers, received a common-school educa-
tion in the schools of Mount Pleasant township, and fol-
lows farming for a livelihood.

In the year 1858 he united with Miller's Run R. P.
church, where he still worships.

Mr. Scott was married May 18, 1880, to Lizzie Bol-
ton, of Washington county. Pa., who was born June 18,
1852. They resided in the old homestead until the year
1887, when they removed to Mr. Scott's own farm in
Cecil township, and in Nov., 1888, removed to the farm
of his cousin, John Scott, deceased, adjoining the farm of
his brother James. Here the family now reside.

John and Lizzie (Bolton) Scott had four children, all,
except the youngest, born on the homestead farm in Mount
Pleasant township, Washington county. Pa., as follows :

I. A. Walter Scott was born July i6, 1881.

II. W. Howard Scott was born July 22, 1883.

III. Cora A. Scott was bom Aug. 22, 1885.

IV. Infant, was bom Feb. 8, 1890 ; died Feb.
II, 1890.

FAMILY OF SAMUEL SCOTT,

OF ROBINSON TOWNSHIP, ALLEGHENY COUNTY, PA.

rr AMUEL SCOTT, the fourth son of Samuel and
jr\ EHzabeth (Wilson) Scott, was born Oct. 29,
i 1789, at Mingo Creek, Washington county. Pa.,
^""^^ and, at the age of six years, removed with his
parents to what is now Robinson township, Allegheny
county. Pa., where he spent the greater part of his life.
He received an education such as the schools of the vi-
cinity of his home afforded.

He was married about the year 18 10 to Sarah Hall,*
who was born about the year 1786 — daughter of John
and Letitia (Young) Hall, of Robinson township. They
went to housekeeping in the little log cabin adjoining his
father's new stone house, at Campbell's Run — Samuel
being engaged in working the homestead farm.

His wife, Sarah, died May 21, 1817, when but thirty-
one years of age, leaving three children. She was buried
in the burying-ground attached to Union A. R. (now U.
P.) church, Robinson township.

In the year 1818 Mr. Scott married, as his second
wife, Elizabeth McMillen, of Washington county. Pa., and
in May, 1823, after his sister Mary's second marriage,
moved from the little cabin, into the stone house to take
care of his widowed mother — his father having died in the
year 18 19. He inherited one hundred and fifty-five acres
of the "Campbell's" Run farm, and continued to reside

*See Sketch of Sarah Hall, page 146.

THE SCOTT FAMILY. 261

on it until his death, which resulted from dropsy and oc-
curred Sept. 29, 1829 — he being forty years of age. He
was buried beside his first wife in Union cemetery.

His wife Elizabeth survived him many years, and
died Nov. 5, 1857, in Slippery Rock township, Lawrence
county, Pa., having left the homestead farm soon after
the death of her husband. She was buried in Center
graveyard, Lawrence county, Pa.

Samuel Scott had by his first wife, Sarah Hall, three
children, viz.: Letitia, Samuel and John. By his second
wife, Elizabeth McMillen, he had six children, viz.: Sarah,
Rebecca, William, Joseph, James and Thomas, All the
children were born and raised on the Scott farm in Rob-
inson township.

SkstcH ISTo. 1.

Letitia Scott was born Jan. ii, 1811, and married
April 19, 1 83 1, to William McCune, who was born April
3, 1803. They located in East Brook, Lawrence county,
Pa., where Mr. McCune owned a fine farm, and was en-
gaged in working it. There they resided during the re-
mainder of their lives. Mr. McCune died June 6, 1866,
and his wife, Letitia, died June 15, 1869. Both were
buried in East Brook U. P. cemetery.

" But far above earth and its trials,

We know that their spirits have flown,
And we think of them bending in rapture
With angels and saints 'round the Throne."

William and Letitia (Scott) McCune had four chil-
dren, all born and raised on the farm in Lawrence county,
Pa., as follows :

L Alexander Hall McCune was bom March
I, 1832. He went west in early manhood and was mar-

262 THE SCOTT FAMILY.

ried Feb. 22, 1864, to Martha Collins, of Missouri. He
is now located in Albany county, Wyoming — post-office,
Centennial.

II. Sarah H. McCune was bom Aug. 16, 1836,
and resided with her brother Samuel on the homestead
farm in East Brook, Pa. In the autumn of 1891 she vis-
ited friends in McDonald, Pa., and in Allegheny City.
While visiting her cousin, Mrs. Albert Scott, on Sarah
street, Allegheny, she died suddenly of heart failure, Nov.
20, 1 891. Her remains were taken to her home and in-
terred in East Brook U. P. cemetery. She was an active
and worthy member of East Brook U. P. church and an
earnest teacher in the Sabbath school.

III. Samuel Scott McCune was born May 6,
1843, and married Nov. i, 1 871, to Wealthy P. Wolcott,
of Austinburg, Ohio. They resided on the homestead
farm in East Brook, Pa., and are members of East Brook
U. P. church, of which congregation Mr. McCune has
been a ruling elder since Sept 16, 1876.

IV. John McCune was born March 7, 1846. He
is unmarried and lives with his brother Samuel on the
homestead farm.

]sro. ^.

Samuel Scott was born Oct. i, 18 12, in the little
log cabin on his grandfather's farm at Campbell's Run,
Allegheny county. Pa. He spent his entire life on said
farm — received a common-school education in the district
school, and followed farming for a livelihood.

He was married March 6, 1845, to Elizabeth M.

THE SCOTT FAMILY. 263

Nickle, of Robinson township, who died Dec. — , 1851,
and was buried in the burying ground of Union A. R.
church. On the 23d of November, 1852, he married as
his second wife, EHzabeth Phillips, daughter of Samuel and
Priscilla (McFadden) Phillips,* of Robinson township.

Mr. Scott was for many years a member of Union U.
P. church, and was elected a ruling elder in that congre-
gation, March 4, 1869, serving in that capacity until his
death, which occurred at his home at Campbell's Run,
March 24, 1886. He was buried in Union cemetery. He
was among the most highly respected and well-to-do
farmers of Robinson township.

" Life's labor done, as sinks the clay,
Light from its load the spirit flies ;
While heaven and earth combine to say,
' How blest the righteous when he dies !' "

Mrs. Elizabeth Scott still survives her husband and
resides in East Liberty, Pittsburgh.

Samuel Scott had by his first wife, Elizabeth Nickle,
four children, viz.: Sarah A., Mary J., Evaline and Sam-
uel. By his second wife, Elizabeth Phillips, he had five
children, viz.: Leander H., Emma P., Eliza J., Hannah
and John P. They were all born and raised on the Scott
farm in Robinson township, as follows :

I. Sarah Ann Scott, died in infancy.

II. Mary Jane Scott, also died in infancy.

III. Evaline Scott, born Sept. 13, 1849, and mar-
ried Dec. 9, 1869, to H. M. Glass. They now reside at
North Star, Allegheny county. Pa., and are members of
Robinson U. P. church. Five children have been born to
them, as follows :

*Priscilla McFadden was the daughter of John and Mary (McMichael) McFadden,
and sister of Jane (McFadden) Hall. See sketch of William Hall, page 151.

264 THi: SCOTT FAMILY.

1. Albert P., born Sept. 26, 1870.

2. S. James, born March i, 1873.

3. William H., bom June 10, 1877.

4. R. John, born Sept. 20, 188 1.

5. S. Elizabeth, born March 31, 1884.

IV. Samuel Scott was born Dec. 21, 185 1, and
raised on the farm on which his great grandfather, Samuel
Scott, Sr., had settled. He received a common-school
education, and is engaged in farming for a livelihood. He
was married March 12, 1878, to Susie A. Young. They
now reside on the Hall farm, on the Steubenville turnpike,
in Robinson township, Allegheny county, Pa. — post-office,
Remington. They are members of Union U. P. church.
Five children have been born to them, as follows :

1. Nannie C, bom Feb. 10, 1879 ; died March

12, 1882.

2. William Hall, born Jan. 31, 1882.

3. Hays Bell, born April 2, 1885.

4. John Albert, bom Feb. 24, 1890.

5. Eva May, born May 9, 1892.

V. Leander H. Scott was born Nov. 12, 1854,
and died Sept. 4, 1866.

VI. Emma Priscilla Scott was born Sept. 21,
1856. A few years after the death of her father she pur-
chased property and erected a house in McDonald, Wash-
ington county. Pa., where she and her widowed mother
resided about two years, until Nov. 4, 1891, when they
removed to Aurelia street. East Liberty, Pittsburgh, where
they now reside. She united with Union U. P. church,
and from there transferred her membership to the U. P.
church at McDonald, Rev. W. D. Irons being the present
pastor.

THE SCOTT FAMILY. 265

VII. Eliza Jane Scott was born Oct. 22, 1885,
and married March 17, 1883, to Henderson J. Bell.* They
now reside at North Star, Allegheny county, Pa., and are
members of Robinson U, P. church. Four children have
been born to them, viz.:

1. Howard Scott, born Dec. — , 1883 ; died

Sept. 10, 1884.

2. Mattie E., born July 28, 1885.

3. Harry W., born Aug. 8, 1887.
3. George, born Oct. 10, 1889.

VIII. Hannah Scott was born Sept, 3. 1861, and
married June 23, 1886, to Charles G. Hadden. They lo-
cated at McDonald, Pa., where Mr. Hadden was engaged
in the meat business for a number of years. From there
they removed, Nov. 4, 1 891, to Aurelia street, East Lib-
erty, Pittsburgh, where they now reside. They connected
with the U. P. church at McDonald, and are still in its
communion. Their children are as follows :

1. Elizabeth Jane, born May 10, 1887.

2. Mary Priscilla, born March 2, 1891.

IX. John Phillips Scott was born Dec. 23, 1863,
and raised on the Scott farm, in Robinson township, re-
ceiving his education in the common schools. He was
married Oct. 20, 1887, to Mattie B. Walker, and now
resides on the homestead farm, of which he owns a part,
and is engaged in farming. He and wife are members of
Union U. P. church. Their address is Remington, Alle-
gheny county, Pa. One son has been born to them, viz.:

Frank Walker, born Jan. 20, 1889.

♦See sketch of Henderson Bell, page 149.

266 THE SCOTT FAMILY.

No. Q.

John Scott was born Aug. 24, 181 5, and spent his
boyhood days on the Scott farm, in Robinson township,
receiving his education in the schools of the vicinity of
his home. He learned the trade of a blacksmith, which
occupation he followed for a livelihood. He was married
April I, 1852, to Lizzie W. Irwin, and now resides in
Steubenville, Ohio, where he was for many years engaged
in the foundry business.

John and Lizzie (Irwin) Scott had two sons born to
to them, as follows :

I. William M. Scott was born Feb. 3, 1854, and
married March 24, 1887, to Ada Powell. He is a moulder
by trade, which vocation he followed for a livelihood, but
at present writing (1892) is mayor of Steubenville, Ohio,
where he and family now reside. One son, John, has
been born to them.

II. Robert I. Scott was born Jan. 30, i860, and
married April 21, 1889, to Mary Grisinger, of Steubenville,
Ohio. He learned the trade of a glass blower, which
vocation he followed, residing in Tiffin, Ohio. He is at
present writing on the poMce force in Steubenville, where
he and family now reside. They have one son, John.

No. 4.

Sarah Scott, the eldest child of Samuel Scott's second
wife, Elizabeth McMillen, was born June 5, 18 19. She
was unmarried, and after the death of her father, lived
with her widowed mother, in Slippery Rock township,
Lawrence county, Pa., where she died, June 12, 1855, and
was buried in Center graveyard, in the above-named county.

THE SCOTT FAMILY. 267

Rebecca Scott was bom Oct. 2, 1820, and married
Nov, 26, 1842, to Arthur E. Alford, of Lawrence county,
Pa. Mr. Alford died at his home in Princeton (Lawrence
county) May 30, 1885, and was buried in Center grave-
yard. His widow still survives him, and resides at the
above-named place. They had six children, all born in
Lawrence county, Pa., as follows :

L Sarah Elizabeth Alford was bom Nov. 2,
1844.

n. James Scott Alford was born Oct. 20, 1846,
and died March 17, 1850.

in. Ruth Ellen Alford was born April 27,
1850, and married Jan. 16, 1879, to Daniel Gross. They
now reside with the widowed mother, at Princeton, Pa.
No children.

IV. John C. Alford was born Sept. 30, 1853,
and married Jan. 31, 1 871, to Eleanor Jane McCullough.
They reside in Princeton, Pa., where Mr. Alford is engaged
in farming. Four children have been born to them, as
follows :

1. Mary Rebecca, born Nov. 6, 1872.

2. Howard Scott, born Jan. 5, 1874.

3. John Calvin, born April 29, 1883 ; died

March 12, 1884.

4. Eva Eliza, bom Dec. 31, 1884.

V. Samuel Scott Alford was bom Oct. 10,
1856, and married Oct. 26, 1881, to Mary E. Kerchoff.

268 THE SCOTT FAMILY.

They reside at Princeton, Pa., and follows farming for a
livelihood. Three children have been born to them, as
follows :

1. Ira Kerchoff, born May 14, 1883.

2. Mary Keller, born Dec. 10, 1885.

3. Rena Scott, born April 27, 1889.

VI. Rebecca Alford was born Aug. 18, i860,
and died March 27, 1873.

" Leaves have their time to fall,

And flowers to wither vi'ith the north wind's breath,
And stars to set ; but all —

Thou hast all seasons for thine own, O Death! "

nsTo. e.

William Scott was born April 20, 1822, and married
Nov. 2, 1 843, to Elizabeth Thornburg, daughter of Samuel
Thornburg, of Robinson township, Allegheny county, Pa.
After some changes of residence they located in Sharon,
Mercer county, Pa., where Mr. Scott died April 28, 1853,
his death being caused by his falling from the roof of a
rolling mill while working at that place. He was buried
in the cemetery at Sharon. Mrs. Scott was afterwards
married, in the year 1855, to John Ward, and still resides
in Sharon. To this marriage were born three sons — Al-
fred, Frank, and Harry, all living.

William and Elizabeth (Thornburg) Scott had three
children born to them, viz.: Elizabeth, Mary E., and
William J.

I. Elizabeth Jane Scott was born Dec. 12, 1844,
on the Thornburg homestead in Robinson township, and
died Aug. 19, 1850, in Sharon, Pa. She was buried in
the cemetery at that place.

THE SCOTT FAMILY. 269

II. Mary Ellen Scott was born Dec. 5, 1847, in
Temperanceville, Allegheny county, Pa., but spent her
girlhood days in Sharon, Pa. She was married at the
latter place, Dec. 22, 1868, by Rev. B. K. Ormond, to
Jacob Colmer, who was born April i, 1842, near Duff's
Mill, Allegheny county. Pa. Mr. Colmer served as a
soldier in the civil war, enlisting early in 1861, as a pri-
vate, and was promoted to second lieutenant, Sept. 29,
1862.

In the month of April following their marriage, Mr.
and Mrs. Colmer went to housekeeping on Jackson street,
Allegheny, removing thence to Webster street, where they
remained fourteen years, after which, in January, 1883,
they removed to Avalon, Allegheny county, Pa., where
they are now located, Mr. Colmer being agent for the
" Allegheny Insurance Company," of Pittsburgh, Pa.

Jacob and Mary (Scott) Colmer have four children, all
born in Allegheny, Pa., except Charles S., who was born
in Avalon. The family record is as follows :

1. William Howard, born Oct 11, 1869.

2. Alice Scott, born Aug. 12, 1874.

3. Lizzie Bell, born Dec. 13, 1875.

4. Charles Stevenson, born April 13, 1886.

III. William James Scott was born Nov. 8, 1851,
in Sharon, Mercer county, Pa. He was married in the
autumn of 1872 to Mrs. Kate Stevenson, and continued
to reside in Sharon for several years, after which they re-
moved to eastern Ohio, and were located for a time in
Youngstown, and afterwards in Warren. Mrs. Scott died
at the latter place Oct. 11, 1889, and was buried in the
cemetery at Sharon. Mr. Scott has been in the South for
several years, and is at present (1892) in Tennessee.

William and Kate (Stevenson) Scott had two daugh-
ters, both born in Sharon, Pa., as follows :

270 THE SCOTT FAMILY.

1. Carrie Foster, born Sept. 27, 1873.

2. Eva, born Feb. — , 1876 ; died in 1882 in

Youngstown, Ohio, and was buried in Sha-
ron cemetery.

]sro. :?.

Joseph Scott was born April 22, 1824. He, like
his brothers and sisters, spent his early life on the Scott
farm in Robinson township and received a common-school
education in the schools of the vicinity of his home. He
was married to Hannah Robinson, and now lives in Alle-
gheny City, Pa. Four children were born to them, viz.:
Ida, Ella, Walter and Frank. They are all now living in
Allegheny. No records have been obtained.

Ella Scott was married to Albert Scott and now re-
sides on Sarah street, Allegheny. They have two chil-
dren.

ISTo. B.

James Scott was born June 7, 1826, and in the year
1853 went to California. He was for many years con-
nected with a newspaper office in Sacramento, but of late
years all trace of him has been lost.

ISTo. e.

Thomas Scott, the youngest child of Samuel and
Elizabeth (McMillen) Scott, was born Feb, 2. 1829, and
died May 7, 1831. He was buried in Union graveyard.

FAMILY OF NANCY (SCOTT) GEORGE,

OF CHERRY VALLEY, WASHINGTON COUNTY, PA.

NANCY SCOTT, the fourth and youngest daughter
of Samuel and Elizabeth (Wilson) Scott, was born
Feb. — , 1792, at Mingo Creek, Washington coun-
ty. Pa., and in childhood removed with her parents
to Robinson township, Allegheny county. Pa., where she
spent her girlhood days, receiving her education in the
schools of the vicinity of her home.

She was married April 25, 18 16, to David George, of
Miller's Run, Washington county. Pa. They located on
a large farm in Cherry Valley, Washington county, which
Mr. George had purchased and was engaged in farming —
which occupation he followed successfully for many years.
Mrs. George died at her home in Cherry Valley, May
— , 1857. Her husband survived her and died Feb. 23,
1866. Both were buried in the old Covenanter burying-
ground near Venice, Pa. They were members of Miller's
Run R. P. church.

" Their feet have trod the path to God —
Not lost but gone before."

David and Nancy (Scott) George had seven children —
Elizabeth, Crissy, Margaret, Nancy, Robert, Mary and
Samuel — all born in Cherry Valley.

Slte:tsla INTO. 1.

Elizabeth W. George was born Jan. 16, 1817, and
died in early womanhood, June — , 1842. She was buried
in the old Covenanter graveyard near Venice, Pa.

272 THE SCOTT FAMILY.

ISTo. 2.

Crissy Ann George was born Feb. 14, 1819, and
died when a young woman, Sept. — , 1843.

]SCo. S.

Margaret George was born April 25, 1821, and
married April 27, 1837, by Rev. John Crozier, to John
Roney, of Canonsburg, Washington county, Pa., who was
born Jan. 25, 181 1.

Shortly after marriage they settled on a farm near
Claysville, Washington county, Pa., where they lived, for
a time, in a little log house, after which they built a large
brick one, in which they now reside — Mr. Roney being
a successful and respected farmer.

They are members of Middle Wheeling R. P. church,
of which Mr. Roney is a ruling elder. He was a radical
abolitionist, and has been quite prominent as a temper-
ance advocate, and in all the leading moral questions of
the day.

John and Margaret (George) Roney had thirteen
children, as follows — all born on the homestead farm near
Claysville, and educated in the schools of that vicinity :

I. James Roney was born Jan. 2, 1838. Hewasbut
a young man, when — in Sept., 1862 — he was enrolled as
a soldier in the war of secession — enlisting in Company
K., Sixteenth Pennsylvania Cavalry. While engaged in
fighting for the presentation of the union he was captured
by the rebel cavalry Feb. 25, 1863, taken to Richmond
and confined in Libby prison, Feb. 27 ; exchanged and
left Richmond March 7, 1863, arriving at Annapolis, Ma-
ryland, on the 8th of March. He died in the hospital at

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Annapolis, March 22, 1863, of typhoid-pneumonia. His

remains were brought home and interred in the family

burying-ground.

" How sleep the brave who sink to rest,
By all their country's wishes blessed !
When Spring, with dewy fingers cold,
Returns to deck their hallowed mould.
She there shall dress a sweeter sod
Than Fancy's feet have ever trod."

II. David G. Roney was born Aug. 12, 1840.
Shortly before the close of the civil war, March 10, 1865,
he enlisted in Company H., Eighty-seventh Pennsylvania
Infantry, and was in service up to the closing scenes.
He was in front of Petersburg when the lines were
broken and followed General Lee's army to Appomattox
Court House, where General Lee surrendered his army
April 9, 1865. Mr. Roney was married May i, 1872, by
Rev. W. H. Lester, to Martha J. Sutherland, who was born
Sept. 26, 1845. They now reside in West Alexander,
Pa., where Mr. Roney is engaged in the mercantile busi-
ness in partnership with his brother, John C. Roney.
They are members of Middle Wheeling R. P. church.
David and Martha Roney had four children born to them,
as follows :

1. A SON, born Feb. 26, 1873 ; (deceased.)

2. E. E., born June i, 1874.

3. Ralph R., born Oct. 8, 1875.

4. Julia J., born Feb. 22, 1879.

III. John Crozier Roney was born Feb. 26, 1842,

and married Sept. 11, 1872, by Rev. M. Ormond, to Mary

L. Blake, who was born Aug. 3, 1850, and died April 29,

1 88 1. He was married the second time, Sept. 29, 1885,

by Rev. R. A. Browne, to Marie T. McBurney, who was

born March 2, 1843. They now reside in West Alexan-
18

274 THE SCOTT FAMILY.

der, Pa., where Mr. Roney is engaged in the mercantile
business under the firm name of J. C. Roney & Bro.
They are connected with the U. P. church of West Alex-
ander, of which Mr. Roney is a ruling elder. He had by
his first wife, Mary, children, as follows :

1. Mary A. Mertie, born July — , 1873.

2. J. Earl, born Feb. 16, 1875.

3. Beulah Belle, born Aug. 9, 1876.

4. Flora Adele, born Sept. 25, 1878.

5. Robert Irwin, born Sept. 11, 1880; died

Oct. 18, 1888.

IV. Nancy Roney was born Dec. i, 1843, and
married Oct. 9, 1870, by Rev. W. H. Lester, to John Pat-
terson. She died April 4, 1873,

V. Jane Roney was born Oct. 3, 1845, and now
resides with her parents near Claysville, Washington
county. Pa. She is a member of Middle Wheeling R. P.
church.

VI. Robert M. Roney was born Oct. 18, 1847, and
died in early manhood, Jan. 8, 1872.

VII. Samuel S. Roney was born Feb. 8, 1850, and
died March 14, 1852.

VIII. William Slater Roney was born June 21,
1852, and married Jan. 30, 1879, by Rev. Alexander Mc-
Lachlan, to Alice Elnora Woodburn. They now reside in
Claysville, Washington county. Pa., where Mr. Roney is
engaged in the carpenter work, being employed in the
planing-mill at the above-named place. They are mem-
bers of Claysville U. P. church. Their children are as
follows :

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1. Harry Everett, born Feb. 13, 1880.

2. Clark H., born Nov. i, 1881.

3. Mary Edna, born Oct. 22, 1883.

4. Georganna Elnora, born Oct. 22, 1890.

IX. Joseph Wylie Roney was born March 14,
1855, and married Oct. 14, 1880, to Mary Virginia Mc-
Ninch. They now reside on a farm near Claysville, Pa.,
not far from the Roney homestead, Mr. Roney being en-
gaged in agricultural pursuits. They are connected with
the Claysville U. P. church. Three children have been
born to this union, as follows :

1. Clyde Wayne, born Aug. — , 1882.

2. Forest Everett, born July — , 1884.

3. Etha May, born March 2, 1889.

X. Albert Roney was born Feb. 12, 1857, ^^d
died in early manhood, July 29, 1887,

XL Infant, born June 26, 1859. (Deceased.)

XII. Infant, bom March 30, i860. (Deceased.)

XIII. Armour Jason Roney was born Dec. 17,
1862, and married Nov. 6, 1889, by Rev. Smith, to Ame-
lia Burig. They now live with his parents on the home-
stead farm near Claysville, Pa., and are members of Mid-
dle Wheeling R. P. church. Their present address is
Elvilla, Washington county. Pa. One son has blessed
this union :

Charles George, born Sept. 10, 1890.

No. 4.

Nancy George was born Oct. 17, 1823, and mar-

276 THE SCOTT FAMILY.

ried Aug. 29, 1850, by Rev. McKaig, (a Presbyterian min-
ister,) to William Conner, of Washington county, Pa.

They located on a farm at what is now Midway,
Washington county, Pa — formerly called Egypt. Here
they lived for a number of years, after which they re-
moved to a farm near Hickory, Washington county, Pa.,
where they resided until death. Mr. Conner was engaged
in farming.

Mrs. Conner died March 30, 1884. Her husband sur-
vived her until July 29, 1887. Both are buried in the
burying-ground of the U. P. church at Hickory. They
were members of Miller's Run R. P. church.

" A land all green and bright and fair
Lies just beyond this vale of tears ;
And we shall meet immortal there,
The loved ones of our mortal years."

William and Nancy (George) Conner had six children
— all born on the farm at Midway, except Robert E. They
are as follows :

I. Margaret Ella Conner was born Sept. 10,
1 85 1, and received a common-school education in the
schools of the vicinity of her home. She died at her
home in Hickoiy, Pa., Jan. — , 1892, and was buried in
the U. P. graveyard at that place. She was a member of
Miller's Run R. P. church.

H. Nancy Jane Conner was born Oct. 21, 1853,
and spent her childhood days at the place of her birth,
removing with her parents to the farm near Hickory in
girlhood. She received a common-school education in
the schools of her native count}', and has been for many
years a member of Miller's Run R. P. church. She now
resides with her brother Samuel G., in Venice^ Pa.

HI. Samuel George Conner was born Dec. 11,

THE SCOTT FAMILY. 277

1855, and spent his early years on the farm at Midway,
I Washington county, Pa., removing with his parents to

' their farm near Hickory, in boyhood. He received most

of his early education in the schools of the vicinity of his
home. Having decided to devote his life to the Christian
ministry, he accordingly began preparation for his noble
calling. After qualifying himself he entered Geneva Col-
lege at Northwood, Ohio, Sept. 3, 1877. The college
was afterward removed to Beaver Falls, Pa., and from this
place he was graduated May 27, 1885. He entered the
Reformed Presbyterian Seminary in Allegheny, Pa., Sept.
14, 1885, and, after completing the course at the semina-
ry, was licensed to preach the gospel April 10, 1888. He
was ordained and installed pastor of Miller's Run R. P.
congregation May 23, 1889, and at present writing contin-
ues to minister to that congregation. He was united in
marriage, by Rev. H. W. Temple, Sept. 2, 1890, to Miss
Anna M. Hill, of Stanton, Jeffeison county, Pa. They
now reside in Venice, Washington county, Pa., where
Rev. Conner recently purchased a property and on it
erected their present residence. One son has been born
to them, viz.:

William Dwight Hill, born Aug. 31, 1892.'

IV. David Clement Conner was born Aug. 18,
1858, and spent his boyhood days mostly on his father's
farm in Venice, Washington county. Pa., receiving his
education in the schools of the county. He was married
Sept. 13, 1883, by Rev. G. M. Kerr, of Candor, Pa., to
Julia Alice McFarland, of Cherry Valley, Pa., and now
lives on the homestead farm near Hickory, where he is
engaged in farming. They are members of the U. P.
church at Hickory. Two children have been born to
them, viz ;

278 THE SCOTT FAMILY.

1. Laura Edna, born Sept. 20, 1884.

2. Margaret Ella D., born Nov. 29, 1886.

V. WiLLL\M John Conner was born Sept. 15,
i860, and when but a child removed with his parents to
Hickory, where his boyhood days were spent. He re-
ceived a common-school education in the schools of the
district and has always followed farming as an occupa-
tion. Mr. Conner was married Sept. 18, 1884, by Rev.
W. A. McConnell, to Cora B. McCalmont, of Hickory,
Pa., and continued to reside on the homestead farm until
April — , 1 89 1, when he removed to the farm of his uncle,
Robert George, in Cherry Valley, having rented the farm
from April, 1891, and is now engaged in working it. He
and wife are members of the U. P. church, at Hickory.
Their present address is Primrose, Washington county.
Pa. Four children have been born to them, as follows :

1. William Walter, born June 9, 1885.

2. Alexander Carleton, born Sept 10, 1887.

3. Robert George, born Sept. 23, 1889; died

Jan. 29, 1890.

4. Mary Belle, born Dec. 12, 1890.

VI. Robert Everett Conner was born Aug. 20,
1866, on the homestead farm near Hickory, Pa., and here
spent his boyhood days, receiving his primary education
in the district schools. After completing the course as
taught by the public schools, he was engaged in farming
for a brief period — until 1883, when he entered Geneva
College, Beaver Falls, Pa., from which institution he was
graduated May 29, 1889. Having concluded to adopt
the medical profession, he commenced the study of med-
icine Sept. 22, 1890, at the West Penn Medical College,
of Pittsburgh, intending to pursue his studies in that in-

THE SCOTT FAMILY. 279

stitution until graduation in 1893. He is a member of
Miller's Run R. P. church, of which his brother is pastor.

No. S.

Robert George was born Jan. 24, 1826, on his
father's farm in Cherry Valley, Washington county, Pa.,
and there spent his boyhood days, receiving his primary
education in the log school-house of the district. During
the winter of 1845-6 he attended a school on Ferry street,
Pittsburgh, of which Prof Williams was principal. He
was raised a farmer, which occupation he followed for a
number of years.

In the year 185 1 he removed to his own farm in
Cherry Valley, which had been given him by his father,
and here lived in true bachelor style, until June 8, 1852,
when he was married to Eleanor Stewart, daughter of
James Stewart, of West Middletown, Washington county.
Pa. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Samuel Tag-
gart, then pastor of the United Presbyterian church at
the above-named place, after which Mr. George returned,
with his wife, to his farm in Cherry Valley. Here his
wife, Eleanor, died, July 10, 1853, and was buried in Mil-
ler's Run R. P. graveyard.

Mr. George remained on his farm until the year 1868,
when he rented it and went to Primrose, Washington
county. Pa., where he was engaged in the mercantile busi-
ness until April i, 1870, when he returned to his farm.

He was married the second time, July 10, 1870, by
Rev. Stewart, assisted by Rev. Alcott, to Maggie S.
Gregg, of Savannah, Ohio. During the month of Octo-
ber, 1876, they attended the Centennial Exposition in
Philadelphia, and while there Mrs. George contracted a
cold which developed into pneumonia, from which she

280 THE SCOTT FAMILY.

died Oct. 27, 1876 — a few days after their return home.
She was buried in Miller's Run R. P. burying ground.
In December, 1879, Mr. George rented his farm, and
lived with his brother Samuel on the homestead farm
until 1887, when he removed to Penn avenue, Pittsburgh,
and from there, in 1891, to Allegheny, Pa., where he now
resides. He is a member of the Eighth Street R. P.
church, of Pittsburgh, Pa., Rev. D. McAllister, pastor.

ISTo. e.

Mary George — twin sister of Robert — was born
Jan. 24, 1826. She has been an invalid for many years.

No. :?.

Samuel George was born Sept. 19, 1828, on his
father's farm in Cherry Valley, where he now resides, hav-
ing lived there all his life. He received a common-school
education in the schools of his native county, and has al-
ways followed farming.

He was married Dec. 24, 1863, by Rev. William
Slater, to Crissy . George, daughter of the late John
George, of Beaver Falls, Pa. Their present residence is
on the George farm, a few rods from the old homestead,
and their address, Primrose, Washington county. Pa.
They are members o( Miller's Run R. P. church.

Samuel and Crissy George have six children, all born
on the homestead farm in Cherry Valley, as follows :

I. Jennie Slater George was born April — ,
1868. She received a preparatory education in McDon-
ald high-school, completing her studies in Beaver Fall55
Academy. She resides at home,

THE SCOTT FAMILY. 281

II. Anna M. George was born Sept. — , 1871.
She, also, attended McDonald high-school, after which
she attended Lebanon College, near Cincinnati, Ohio, and
also Beaver Falls Academy.

III. John D. H. George was born June — , 1874.
He received his primary education in the public schools
of Midway, Pa., after which he entered Oakdale Acad-
emy, where he is now pursuing his studies.

IV. Lizzie E. George was born May — , 1878.

V. Maggie M. George was born Sept. — , 1880.

VI. William L. George was born Jan. — , 1872.

FAMILY OF JAMES SCOTT,

OF ROBINSON TOWNSHIP, ALLEGHENY COUNTY, PA.

JAMES SCOTT, the youngest child of Samuel and
Elizabeth Wilson Scott, was born in the year 1 797
on his father's farm at Campbell's Run, in what is
now Robinson township, Allegheny county, Pa.
Here he spent his boyhood days, receiving his primary
education in the log school-house in the vicinity of his
home.

His father, desiring to educate him for the Cove-
nanter ministry, sent him to Canonsburg Academy.
After pursuing his studies there for two or three sessions
he stated to his friend, John Morrow, that he had given
up the idea of entering the ministry and had decided to
become a lawyer. His father, upon hearing this, was
greatly disappointed and immediately took him from
school and put him to work on the farm, at which he
continued until September, 1817, when he was married to
Catherine Fitzgerald, of Pittsburgh, Pa.

After marriage, he and w^fe located on what is now
the South Side, Pittsburgh, where they continued to
reside until the spring of 18 19, when they removed to a
little log cabin on the farm of Isaac McMichael, in Rob-
inson township. Here Mrs. Scott died Feb. — , 1821,
and was buried in Union graveyard — the head-stone of
Samuel Scott, Sr., serving as her foot-stone.

After the death of his wife Mr. Scott broke up house-
keeping and, with his infant daughter Catherine, made
his home with his mother in the old stone house at

THE SCOTT FAMILY. 283

Campbell's Run, and was engaged in farming until the
fall of 1823, when he went to Ohio on business. On
returning home by way of Zanesville, Ohio, he stopped
at the home of Mr. McCluskey, (formerly of Allegheny
City,) where he died of bilious fever Oct. — , 1823. He
was buried in Ohio.

James and Catherine (Fitzgerald) Scott had two
daughters, Elizabeth and Catherine.

Slte^teH ]Sro. 1.

Elizabeth Scott was bom June ii, 1818, on the
South Side, Pittsburgh, Pa. When but a child, being
bereft of the tender care of a mother, she was taken to
the home of Isaac McMichael — who was one of the
pioneers of Robinson township. Pa. — and there spent her
girlhood days.

She was married March 25, 1847, to John Wilkeson,
Jr., of South Fayette (now Collier) township, Allegheny
county. Pa., and removed with him to his father's farm in
the above-named township. Here they have continued to
reside, with the exception of three years — from 1867 to
1870 — during which time they lived on the farm of John
Taggart, Fayette township.

The family are members of Robinson's Run U. P.
church. Their post-office address is Federal, Allegheny
county. Pa.

John and Elizabeth (Scott) Wilkeson had five children,
all born on the farm in South Fayette (now Collier) town-
ship, as follows:

I. Eli Henry Wilkeson was bom May i, 1849,
^nd mc^rned March 14, 1875, to Mary Geary, of Washing-

284 THE SCOTT FAMILY.

ton county, Pa. Their present residence is Rosevale,
Allegheny county, Pa. Ten children have been born to
them, viz.:

1. Elizabeth F., born March 29, 1876; died

April 19, 1880.

2. Agnes, born July 26, 1877; died Oct. 22,

1877.

3. Agnes Sarah, born Sept. 18, 1878,

4. Maria J., born Oct. 4, 1880.

5. Catherine, born July 3, 1882.

6. Samuel Scott, born March 17, 1884.

7. Eli, born Oct. 6, 1886.

8. John, born April 30, 1889.

9. Robert, (twin brother of John;) died May 22,

1889.
10. Mary Elizabeth, born June 17, 1892.

II. Catherine Wilkeson was born Dec. 10, 1851,
and lives with her parents at Federal, Pa.

III. Samuel Scott Wilkeson was born Aug. 9,

1854, and died July 24, 1871, aged 17 years. He was

buried in Chartiers cemetery, Allegheny county. Pa.

" There is no fireside, howsoe'er defended,
But has one vacant chair."

IV. Priscilla Wilkeson was born Jan. 15, 1S57.
After finishing the course as taught by the public schools
of her native township, she attended one term at Mans-
field Academy, under Prof. Dickson, completing her stud-
ies under the instruction of Prof T. M. Williams, of Pitts-
burgh, Pa. She received a teacher's certificate, after
which she taught two terms — one at Walker's school and
the other at Pleasant Grove, Collier township, Allegheny
gount^. Pa. She now resides with her parents at Federal, Pa.

THE SCOTT FAMILY. 285

V. Rachel Wilkeson was born Jan. 26, i860,
and married Dec. 18, 1883, to Abel Head. They are
now located on a farm at Federal, Pa., and are living in
the house in which Mrs. Head was born. Their children
are as follows :

1. Jessie Lois, born Oct. 7, 1884.

2. Lucy E., born June 9, 1887.

3. George W., born Sept. 14, 1889.

4. James Dickson, born Feb. 14, 1892.

]sro. ^.

Catherine Scott was born May 17, 1820, in Rob-
inson (now Collier) township, Allegheny county, Pa., and,
being left an orphan at an early age, spent her childhood
days under the care of her grandmother, Elizabeth Scott,
on the Scott farm at Campbell's Run. After her grand-
mother's death she was taken to the home of her aunt, ^
Elizabeth Wright, near Camp Run, Beaver county. Pa.,
and there continued to reside until April 11, 1839, when
she was married to James McMillen, of Robinson township.

Soon after marriage they removed to a house on the
McCurdy farm, in Robinson township, removing thence to
the McMillen farm — same township. Finally, in 1841,
they removed to Ohio, and there Mrs. McMillen died Feb.
— , 1842. She was buried in Mansfield, Ohio. •

James and Catherine (Scott) McMillen had two
daughters born to them in Robinson township, as follows:

L Mary L. McMillen was born in the year 1840,
and married Thomas Wilkin. Their present residence is
Garwood, Washington county, Pa. Three children have
been born to them, viz.: Callie, Frank and Elizabeth.

IL Elizabeth Jennings McMillen was born

286 THE SCOTT FAMILY.

Feb. — , 1 84 1, and married John Dorrington, of the
West End, Pittsburgh. They had two sons, James G.,
who was killed on the Western railroad Aug. 9, 1882,
and Joseph, who now resides in Colorado.

Mrs. Dorrington married as her second husband, Jo-
seph Parrish, of Topeka, Kansas, where she now resides.

THE SCOTT FAMILY. 287

ERRATA.

Page 91, read correctly, as follows :

Robert and Ella (Murray) Riddle had seven children
born to them, as follows :

1. Ralph P., born May 28, 1864, in Meadville,

Crawford county. Pa., and received the
greater part of his education in Youngs-
town, Mahoning county, Ohio, where he is
now located, being employed as clerk by
the Penna. R. R. Company. He was married
in New Castle, Lawrence county. Pa., Sept.
29, 1885, to Miss Mary Beebe. One child
has blessed their union, viz.:

Anna Lela, born June 28, 1887, in
Youngstown, Ohio.

2. John M., born Sept. 1 1, 1865, in Oil City, Pa.;

died Aug. 13, 1866.

3. William Thompson, bom April 2, 1867, in

Oil City, Pa.; died March 29, 1868, in New
Castle, Pa.

4. Grace, born Nov. 22, 1868, in New Castle,

Pa.; died Nov. 23, 1868.

5. J. RUNCIE, born March 31, 1870, in New Cas-

tle, Pa.; died June 30, 1870.

6. Helen, born July 12, 1874, in Youngstown,

Ohio.

7. Clair Lamont, born Sept. 15, 1877, in New

Castle, Pa.

Page 103, for " Mrs. T. S. Ashbrook," read Mrs. Fe-
lix Ashbrook.

Page 155, sketch of Matthew H. McCluskey, for
"Glenwood county," read Glenwood, Mills county.

288 THE SCOTT FAMILY.

Page 1 88, sketch of Mary Ewing Young, for "at the
old homestead," read on the homestead farm.

Page 190, sketch of Richard B. Young, eighth line
of text, for "daughter," read grand-daughter.

Page 204. In the sketch of Leonard Gribben, for
"their present address is Uhrichsville, Ohio," read : In
the summer of 1892 Mr. Gribben and family removed
from Uhrichsville to Columbus, Ohio, where they now re-
side, their present address being No. 102 East Lincoln
Street.

ADDENDA.

Page 65. To the family record of William and Re-
becca (Tannehill) Neely add :

Raymond Kennedy, born Sept. 6, 1892.

Page 71. To the sketch of Samuel McGinness add :
In February, 1892, Mr. McGinness went to visit his chil-
dren, in San Francisco, Cal., and while there was attacked
with la grippe, which finally developed into pneumonia
and terminated his life. His death occurred April 9,
1892, in the seventy-eighth year of his age. He was
buried beside his wife in Union cemetery, Placerville, Cal.
Page 73. To the sketch of Samuel H. McGinness
add : Mr. McGinness removed, recently, from Shingle
Springs to Placerville, Cal., where he is now located, be-
ing manager of the " Pioneer Flour Mills."

Page 10 1. In connection with the sketch of Thomas
Jefferson Megibben, read :

The following extracts were taken from a sketch of
the life of Mr. Megibben, which was published in one of
the papers subsequent to his death :

" Mr. Megibben was, undoubtedly, the most public
spirited man that ever figured in the history of Harrison
county. Kentucky does not present a more striking ex-
emplification of the old maxim, ' Industry brings its own
reward,' than in the life of this gentleman, who, by his own
efforts, became the most prominent farmer, distiller, thor-
ough-bred stock-raiser, etc., of Harrison county, and in-
deed, among the first of Central Kentucky.

" In the year 1859 he bought a farm at Lair station,
(Harrison county,) containing about two hundred acres,
upon which he resided until 1882. He added to it from
19

290 ADDENDA.

year to year, until he owned, at the time of his death,
2800 acres, being the largest land owner in Harrison
county.

" His liberality was by no means an uncommon sub-
ject of discussion. Those interested in the cause of re-
ligion and education in Harrison county and vicinity are
largely indebted to his generosity. The poor and needy
found no cause for complaint when applying to him. He
was always a man of fine personal and business habits,
with a high sense of social and business integrity. His
whole career presents one of the finest instances of a suc-
cessful self-made man anywhere to be found in the state."

The Frankfort Capital says : " Hon. T. J. Megibben,
of Harrison county, ex-Representative and ex-Senator, is
dead, after a long illness, and the state has lost another
of its good citizens. Nearly twenty years ago the editor
of the Capital sat with him as a member of the House,
where he was the personification of honesty and upright-
ness, as he was in his private affairs during his busy and suc-
cessful life. Modest as a woman, gentle as a child, 'Tom'
Megibben, as those who loved him loved best to call him,
never betrayed a trust, faltered in his devotion to a friend
or forgot to keep his plighted faith to any man. Emi-
nently successful in life, amassing a vast estate, he died as
he lived— a simple gentleman, a worthy example of strug-
gling youth, and leaving behind him a wide circle of de-
voted friends. Lightly may the earth lie upon him, and
may his soul rest with the peace of God which passeth all
understanding."

The following resolutions were passed in the Ken-
tucky Legislature by the House and Senate : "Whereas,
information has just been received of the death of Hon.
T. J. Megibben, of Harrison county, an ex-member of
each House of the General Assembly of this state, there-
fore, be it

ADDENDA. 291

"Sec. I. Resolved by the General Assembly of the
Commonwealth of Kentucky, that in his death the state
has lost an eminent and useful citizen, whose services for
his state had won for him in the hearts of his people a
high and lasting appreciation, enjoyed by but few.

"Sec. 2. That we hereby extend to his widow and
children our most profound sympathy in this, the hour of
their deepest gloom.

" Sec. 3. That a copy of this resolution be forward-
ed to his widow by the Clerk of the Senate.

" Sec. 4. That in further token of appreciation of
his memory, this body do now adjourn.

"Sec. 5. That this resolution take effect and be in
force from its adoption."

Page 10 1. To the family record of Thomas and
Elizabeth (David) Megibben add the following:

Mary Loraine Megibben was married Oct. 2, 1873,
to Eloh W. Bramble. They reside in Cynthiana, Ky.
No children.

Martha J. Megibben was married Sept. 26, 1876,
to Joseph M. Kimbrough, who died July 12, 1890. Mrs.
Kimbrough married as her second husband, Reese P.
Coughlin, April 27, 1892. They now reside in Lexing-
ton, Ky. To the first marriage were born two sons, viz.:

Megibben, bom Jan. 10, 1878.

Joseph M., Jr., born Oct. 8, 1879,

James W. Megibben was married Jan. 11, 1888, to
Mary L. Wolford. They reside in Cynthiana, Ky. One
son has blessed this union, viz.:

James Wolford, born May 9, 1889.

Nannie W. Megibben was married Dec. 18, 1884,
to Felix Ashbrook, who is the present Mayor of Cynthi-

292 ADDENDA.

ana, Ky. Three children have been born to them, as fol-
lows :

Betsy M., born Jan. 15, 1886.

James Ried, born Nov. 19, 1888.

Artie B., bom Feb. 8, 1890.

The above information was received after the chapter
containing the sketch of Thomas J. Megibben was
printed.

CONCLUSION.

" Live truly, and thy life shall be
A great and noble creed."

The work is done. Across the years that have
stretched between us and our forefathers herein considered
— whom we have known only by tradition — we see
many changes, many vacant places, vacant save in
memory. " Life itself is not the boundary of a good
man's usefulness, for an influence never dies — once born it
is immortal." Peace to the memory of the fathers, who,
long years ago, were called to their reward ! Green be
their graves, and calm their resting place !

Friends are passing away — many, undoubtedly, are
now standing upon the margin of the unknown future.
Another and younger generation is on the stage to take
up the world's work. " Sacred be the trusts committed to
our care, and bright the visions of the coming ages !" Let
those of us who are, as it were, but beginning our career
and have yet our record to make, as we start out on the
voyage of life, form the solemn purpose to make the most
of the powers and talents that God has given us, and to do
our best to ennoble our calling whatever it may be. There
is no work so humble, but that it may be done to a great
purpose and ennobled thereby. Let us not be indifferent
to life's purposes, but have ever before us the thought
that " life is a fixed and stern reality, fuller of duties than
the sky is of stars," and that we each have a great work to
do — " a deep and earnest life-work, solemn, real and use-
ful." We must meet the issues of life and press onward
in the conflict.

If we would win in the battle of life and leave behind
us a life-work worth preserving — one that will live after

294 CONCLUSION.

US — we must have a worthy object and a noble purpose in
view, and concentrate all our powers and energies upon
that object. Franklin says, " If you would not be for-
gotten as soon as you are dead, either write things worth
reading or do things worth writing." The immediate
demands of the present are enough to inspire and impel
us to the noblest thoughts and actions and to stimulate
us to lay the foundation for a noble and useful manhood
or womanhood.

Let us not stand idly dreaming, waiting until occa-
sion tells us what to do, or to have our task marked out,
else we shall die and leave our errand unfulfilled ; but
rather let us wisely avail ourselves of every opportunity
and " gather roses while they bloom," not waiting for the
"golden chance." In the words of the poet:

" He who is wise will not sit down

With folded hands and say,
' Sometime, I trust, the Golden Chance
Will come along this way.'

" To such, the opportunity

They wait for never comes :

It does not herald its approach

With noisy beat of drums.

" It comes with quiet tread and mien ;
The dreamer does not see
That which he's waited for so long —
His opportunity.

" And so the chance he seeks goes by
To never come again,
And all too late he learns the truth,
When other watchful men

•' Who do not fold their hands and wait
For great things, win the prize ;
They sieze the chance of every day
Before it hither flies.

" And thus they gain what dreamers lose ;
Each chance that comes may be
The Golden Chance ; so squander not
One opportunity."

CONCLUSION. 295

Let US remember that we are responsible for time,
for talents and for opportunities, therefore we should im-
prove them, for of them we must give an account, —

" The life above, when this is past.
Is the ripe fruit of life below."

The past life, like neglected opportunities, comes
not back except in retrospect, therefore we should so
live that when we reach the evening of life — if such be
our lot — and look back through the mist of years, it may
not be with the sad consciousness that our life has been
a failure, but rather may the years rise before us as a
beautiful edifice, enduring forever to our praise.

" Life is before you ! from the fated road
Ye cannot turn ; then take ye up the load ;
Not yours to tread or leave the unknown way,
Ye must go o'er it, meet ye what ye may.
Gird up your souls within you to the deed,
Angels and fellow-spirits bid you speed ! "

M. R. F.

INDRX.

Alexander, Elizabeth, (Carr,) . 219

Alford, John C, .... 267

" Rebecca, (Scott,) . . 267

" Samuel Scott, . . . 267

Anderson, Adelaide V., . . 227

" EHzabeth, (Scott,) . 225

" Mary, (Scott,) . . 227

" William John, . . 226

Bell, Elizabeth, (McCurdy,) . 149

" Eliza, (Scott,) .... 265

Black, Kate, (Anderson,) . . 228

Boreland, Martha, (Anderson,) 226

Bovvers, Mary, (Young,) . . 169

Bratton, Margaret, (Cotton,) . 97

Brown, Margaret, (McGinness,) 72

Bryce, Elizabeth, (Gribben,) . 202

Burket, Laura, (McGinness,) . 124

Cahill, Kate, (Hanna,) . . 229

Carr, David Lewis, .... 219

" James, 216

" Joseph, 218

" Nancy, (Slater,) ... 216
Chamberlin, Margaret, (McGin-
ness,) 36

Chambers, Mary, (McGinness,) 40

Church, Mary, (McGinness,) . 118

Collins, Emma, (McGinness,) 126

Colmer, Mary, (Scott,) . . 269

Conner, David C, . . . . 277

" Nancy, (George,) . . 275

Robert E.,. ... 278

" Rev. Samuel G., . . 276

" William J., . . . 278

Conway, Esther, (Kearns,) . 194

Cotton, John Vance, ... 95

•' Martha, (McGinness,) 82

" Simon L., .... 97

" William, M. D., . . 92

" William Gibson, M. D., 94

Critchlow, Duira, \McGinness,) 47

Davis, Eliza, (Morrison,) . . no

Dickson, Letitia, (McCurdy,) 147

Dorrington, Elizabeth, (McMil-

^ len,) 285

"Ooughty, Audellia, (Wilson,) 81

Downey, Mary, (McGinness,) 127

Downey, Martha, (McGinness
Dunn, Rachel, (Scott,) .
Duncan, Adeline, (Gailey,)
English, Zorayda, (Scott,).
Emerson, Mary, (Gailey,).
Ewing, Elizabeth, (Young,)
Ford, Mary, (McGinness,)
Forsythe, Esther, (Scott,) .
Gailey, Sarah, (McGinness,)
Gallagher, Martha, (Cotton,)
Gelvin, Elizabeth, (McGinness,

John,

" William,
George, Annie, (McGinness,
" Nancy, (Scott,) .
" Robert, ....
" Samuel,
Gillespie, Martha, (Gailey,)
Gilmore, Sarah, (McGinness,
Glass, Evaline, (Scott,)
Gribben, Abigail, (Young,)
Esther, (Scott,) .
" James McFadden,
" John Scott, .
" Leonard, .
Gross, Ruth, (Alford,) . .
Hadden, Hannah, (Scott,)
Hall, Ann, (Young,)
" Letitia, (Young,)
" William, Sr., . . .
Hamill, John K., . . .
" Margaret, (Cotton,)
" Robert Cotton,
Hanna, Clarissa, (Scott,) .
" James M., .
" Mary, (Anderson,)
" William Scott, .
Hart, Buena Vista, (Morrison,)
Haverfield, Emily, (McGinness,
Head, Rachel, (Wilkeson,) .
Hill, Martha, (Gelvin,) . .
Hunt, Nancy, (McGinness,) .
Hunter, Martha, (McGinness,)
" William Lawrence, .
Kean, Martha, (Hamill,) . .
Kearns, Elizabeth, (Scott,)

128
210

"5
230

"5
189

34
240
114

96
I 98
107
106

75
271
279
280
160
118
263
163
197
201
199
203
267
265
156
146

151

85
228
229
228
229

113
1118
285
106
12S
129
130
86
193

INDEX.

297

Kearns, John Scott, . . . 194
" Susanna, .... 193
Kelso, Mary, (Hall,) ... 151
Lair, Eliza, (Megibben,) . . 103
Lawrence, Mary, (Scott,) . . 206
Lewis, Olive, (McGinness,) . 124
Love, Alice, (McGinness,) . 119
Lutton, Margaret, (Young,) . 158
Magennis, Family of, its Origin

and History, 11

McAfee, Margaret, (McGinness,) 76
McCaslin, Elizabeth, (Slater,) 213
" Mary, (Slater,) . . 215
McConaghy, Margaret, (Carr,) 219
McConnell, Margaret, (Slater,) 215
McCluskey, Elizabeth, (Hall,) 153
McCune, Alexander Hall, . . 261

" John, 262

" Letitia, (Scott,) . . 262

" Samuel Scott, . . 262

McCurdy, Joseph ]., . . . 150

Mary, (Hal!,) . . 147

McDonald, Olive, (Gailey,) . 115

McGinness, Rev. Charles E., . 119

" Eliza Jane, . . 133

" George, . . . 123

" George Edward, . 55

" George Jefferson, 41

" Jacob J 126

" James, of Allegheny

Co., Pa., 22

McGinness, James, of California, 30
" James, of Lawrence

Co., Pa., 40

McGinness, James, of Indianap-
olis, Ind., 57

McGinness, James, of College

Springs, Iowa, .... 73
McGinness, James of Buffalo

Prairie, 111 124

McGinness, James Wilson, . 59
" John, of Birming-

ham, Allegheny Co., Pa., . 48
McGinness, John, of Clinton, Al-
legheny Co., Pa., ... 67
McGinness, John, of Davenport,

Iowa, 125

McGinness, John Elliott, . . 60
" John Harvey, . 127

John M., of Chase

Co., Neb., 74

McGinness, John Murdoch, . 44
" John Reed, . . 72

" John Turner, . . 116

" Joseph Wilson, . 37

" Mary, (Scott,) . 232

20

McGinness, Samuel, of Placer-

ville, Cal., 69

McGinness, Samuel, of Colorado

Springs, Col., 124

McGinness, Samuel Henry, . 73
" Samuel Kennedy, 130
" Samuel Wilson, . 23
" Thomas R., . . 75
William, Sr., of Ire-
land, 19

McGinness, William, of Law-
rence Co., Pa., .... 38
McGinness, William, (son of

William, Sr.,) 108

McGinness, William, of Indian-
apolis, Ind., 58

McGinness, William, of Tennes-
see, 69

McGinness, William, of Valley

Falls, Kan., 121

McGinness, William, of Buffalo

Prairie, 111., 125

McGinness, WiUiam E., . . 128

" William Henry, . 122

William J., . . 74

" William Kerr, . 50

" William Scott, . 46

McMichael, Ann, (McMillen,) 158

McMillen, Catherine, (Scott,) 285

" Sarah, (Carr,) . . 217

" Mary, (Young,) . 157

Megibben, Emily, (Gelvin,) . 99

" James K., . . . 105

" Jeremiah, . , . 104

" John Wesley, . . 102

" Thomas Jeffei-son, icx)

Miller, Elizabeth, (Young,) . 160

" Martha, (Megibben,) . 102

Mitchell, Alice, (McGinness,) 128

Morrison, James Harvey, . . iii

" John Marion, . . 113

" Nancy, (McGinness,) 109

" Oscar O., . . . 113

" William M., . . 112

Murray, EHza, (Cotton,) . . 87

Name, (Magennis,) Root of, . 12

Neely, Elizabeth, (McGinness,) 61

" Georgetta, .... 65

" Mary A., 63

Sarah E., .... 65
" William J., . . . . 63
Onstott, Margaret, (Wilson,) 79
Paden, Sarah, (Robb,) . . 252
Palmer, Eliza, (Scott,) . . 244
" Joseph S., . . . . 245
Patterson, Jane, (Witherspoon,) 78

298

INDEX.

Percival, Martha, (Murray,) . 88

Phillips, Hannah, (Young,) . 190

Reed, IMargaret McC, (Scott,) 237

Richardson, Ella, (Cotton,) . 93

Riddle', Ella, (Murray,) . . 90
" Sarah, (McCurdy,) . 148

Robb, Andrew Irwin, . . . 255
" George Calvin, . . . 253
" Jennie Alice, . . . 254
" John Knox, .... 255
" Margaret, (Scott,) . . 252
" Wilson J., .... 254
Loney, Armour J., . . . . 275
David G., .... 273

James, 272

John C, .... 273
Joseph Wylie, . . . 275
" William Slater, . . 274

Rutledge, Eliza, (Hall,) . . 153

Scott, Andrew, 245

" Andrew G., . . . . 240

" Elijah F,, 243

" Emma Priscilla, . . . 264
" Hugh McC, .... 244
" James, Sr., of Elizabeth
Tp., Allegheny Co., Pa., . 170

Scott, James, Jr., of Elizabeth
Tp., Allegheny Co., Pa., . 171

Scott, James, of Robinson Tp.,
Allegheny Co., Pa., . . . 282

Scott, James, of Washington Co.,
Pa., 257

Scott, John, Sr., of Miller's Run,
Washington Co., Pa., . . 184

Scott, John, Jr., of Miller's Run,
Washington Co., Pa., . . 205

Scott, John, of Cecil Tp., Wash-
ington Co., Pa., .... 251

Scott, John, of Steubenville,
Ohio, 266

Scott, John Buchanan, . . 237
" John P., of Venice, Pa., 207
" John Phillips, . . . 265

" John v., 172

" John W., 174

" Jonathan, 197

" Joseph, of Ireland, . 143
*' Joseph, of Elizabeth Tp.,
Allegheny Co., Pa., . . . 173

Scott, Joseph, of Miller's Run,
Washington Co., Pa., . . 234

Scott, Joseph, of Bloomfield,
Ohio, 238

Scott, Joseph, of Allegheny, Pa. , 270
" Joseph L., .... 249
'« Robert D., . , . . 256

Scott, Robert Harper, . . . 242
" Robert I., .... 266
" Robert James, . . . 251
" Samuel I, (Great-great-
grandfather,) 176

Scott, Samuel II, .... 260
" Samuel III, .... 262
" Samuel IV, .... 264
" Samuel, (son of John
Scott, Sr.,) 196

Scott, Samuel, of New Orleans,
La., 22

Scott, Samuel, of Bloomfield,
Ohio, 236

Scott, Samuel Wilson, . . . 210
" Sarah, (Hall,) ... 146
" William, of Ireland, . 142
" William, of Brooke Co.,
W. Va., 224

Scott, William, of Washington
.Co., 246

Scott, William, of Sharon, Alle-
gheny Co., Pa., .... 268

Scott, William James, of Ten-
nessee, 269

Scott, William J., of Venice,
Pa., 208

Scott, William M., .... 266
" William T., . . , . 243

" Zaccheus, Sr 172

" Zaccheus, Jr., . . . 173

Slater, Archibald, . . . . 215

" James, 2l6

" James A., . . . . 214

John, 213

" Margaret, (Scott,) . 212
" Samuel, 214

Sterrett, Elizabeth, (Wright,) 220

Taggart, Sarah, (McGinness,) 45

Thompson, John A., . . . 249
" Joseph Scott, . 247

" Martha, (Scott,) 230

" Mary, (Scott,) . 247

" Samuel George, . 248

Ufford, Maria, (Slater,) . . 214

Vansyoc, Rachel, (Morrison,) no

Verner, Abigail, (Young,) . i89
" Esther, (Young,) . . 186

White, Catherine, (Wilson,) 80

Wilkeson. Elizabeth, (Scott,) 283
" Eli Henry, ... 283

Wilkin, Mary, (McMillen,) . 285

Wilson, John McGinness, . 80
" Margaret, (McGinness,) 78

Witherspoon, Elizabeth, (McGin-
ness,) . , 76

INDEX

299

Witherspoon, Rev. John McGin-
ness, 77

Wright, EHzabeth, (Scott,) . 220
" John Wright, , . 221

Young, Andrew B., . . . 162
" Anna Hall, . . . 191
" Augustus B., . . . 166
" Hannah, (Scott,) . 185
" Jacob B., .... 168
" James Scott, . . . 167
" John, of Robinson Tp.,
Allegheny county, Pa., . 159

Young, John, Jr., of Robinson
Tp., Allegheny county, Pa., 161

Young, Rev. John C, . . . 192

Young, Col. John Jay,
" Joseph B., .
" Joseph C, .
" Lewis,
" Mary, (Scott,)
" Mary Ewing,
" Morgan Neville,
" Richard Biddle,
•' Robert G., . .
" Lieut. -Colonel Sam u
B. M.,

Young, Samuel Neely, .
" Samuel Lewis,
" William Eugene,
" William Hall, .

el

164
161
162
163

145
188
168
190
169
I

191
165
166
167
166

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